Re: [Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award

2013-09-24 Thread David Kemler
I interviewed Peggy Sunday morning at 8 am and she was as bubbly and humble as always. What an amazing lady! More than likely, her 53 minute interview will be aired on HistoTALK http://www.histotalk.com/ the 2nd Sunday of October, the 14th. A most appropriate time.    Yours, Dave

[Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award

2013-09-24 Thread Tony Henwood (SCHN)
Congratulations, well deserved from down-under Regards Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) Laboratory Manager & Senior Scientist Tel: 612 9845 3306 Fax: 612 9845 3318 the children's hospital at westmead Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead Locked

[Histonet] RE: ER/PR results tracking

2013-09-24 Thread Cartun, Richard
Hi Clare: Unfortunately, I have to do it manually using an Excel spreadsheet that I created. For every case we test (invasive, DCIS, and metastatic), I keep track of the specimen number, block designation, the time the tissue is placed in formalin, ER IHC result, PR IHC result, HER2 IHC result

[Histonet] Ventana Vantage and PowerPath

2013-09-24 Thread Victor A. Tobias
Is anyone out there using this combination of software? If so, please contact me directly. Thanks Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Harborview Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room NJB 244 Ninth & Jefferson Seattle, WA 98104 vtob...@u.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744

[Histonet] PowerPath QA

2013-09-24 Thread Diana McCaig
Is anyone using this module and are you willing to share any documents regarding it. Or opinions on what think of it for a QA program Sincere thanks Diana ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailm

RE: [Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

2013-09-24 Thread pruegg
do u see this question posted? Original Message <= br> Subject: [Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions From: Martha Ward-= Pathology <[1]mw...@wakehealth.edu<= /a>> Date: Tue, September 24, 2013 12:54 pm To: "Nails, Felt= on" <[2]flnails@texas

[Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

2013-09-24 Thread Martha Ward-Pathology
I have had the same problem over the past few months...   Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Manager Molecular Diagnostics Lab Medical Center Boulevard  \  Winston-Salem, NC 27157 p 336.716.2109  \  f 336.716.5890   mw...@wakehealth.edu       -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.uts

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 118, Issue 42

2013-09-24 Thread Mark Elliott
Well done Peggy!!! Mark ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Article: Anatomic Pathology Takes a Leap in Quality Process Improvement

2013-09-24 Thread Judy O'Rourke
William DeSalvo, BS HTL(ASCP), has written the cover article in CLP's September issue: Anatomic Pathology Takes a Leap in Quality Process Improvement Found here in the digital edition (page 8): http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?pbid=db6b2441-3876-40c8-8eb3-8a480a616c4e Re

[Histonet] Ceramide antibodies

2013-09-24 Thread Mark Elliott
I have been asked to do some staining for ceramide in human lungs. Anyone have recommendations for an antibody that works well on human tissues? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. This is for either frozen tissue or FFPE. Thanks Mark ___ Histonet ma

RE: [Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

2013-09-24 Thread Douglas Porter
Check to make sure your Histonet email address is correct. When you reply to one the email is already entered. That may be why you can see your responses and not your original messages. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South

[Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

2013-09-24 Thread Nails, Felton
I am in the same situation??? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne Clark Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:54 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Submitting Qu

[Histonet] ER/PR results tracking

2013-09-24 Thread Clare Thornton
How is everyone tracking their ER/PR results to comply with the following: ANP.22970 Annual Result Comparison Phase I For immunohistochemical and FISH/ISH tests that provide independent predictive information, the laboratory at least annually compares its patient results with published

[Histonet] Submitting Questions

2013-09-24 Thread Joanne Clark
Can anyone out in histoland explain to me why my submitted questions are not making it through to histonet? I submitted a question on the 19th of September, and I still have not seen it appear in the group emails I get daily. I sent the question to the correct address (I checked it to be sure)

[Histonet] Labels for Bond Stainers using LIS interface

2013-09-24 Thread Morken, Timothy
Histonetters, For those labs using a direct LIS link to Leica Bond stainers, and are using a label printed from the LIS to ID slides for the Bond: Have you been able to validate the use of labels larger than the 15x22 that Leica uses for the Bond system? Would you please tell me what size labe

Re: [Histonet] edge effect on IHC

2013-09-24 Thread Rene J Buesa
That artifact cannot be fixation related because if there is some part of the sample that is well fixed is the outer limit, where the NBF enters. It does not matter what stainer you use, they all can deliver incorrect amounts of reagents. René J.    From: Carolin

[Histonet] RELIA Hot Histology Job Opportunity Update 09/24/2013 It's a Beautiful Fall Day in Providence, Rhode Island at the 40th Annual NSH Symposium and Convention

2013-09-24 Thread Pam Barker
Hi Histonetters!! I hope everyone is having a great day. Especially those of you who have the opportunity to be attending the NSH/SC currently being held in beautiful Providence Rhode Island. From what I understand it is a typical sunny crisp cool day and the ticket auction is in full swing in th

Re: [Histonet] edge effect on IHC

2013-09-24 Thread Caroline Miller
However, I use the Shandon sequenza, and I still see edge effect. I always thought it was a fixation related. Maybe even that the edge staining is 'more real' than the rest!! Histology, it's all voodoo!! Caroline Caroline Miller Gladstone Institutes www.gladstoneinstitutes.org Tel: 415 73425

RE: [Histonet] edge effect on IHC

2013-09-24 Thread Manfre, Philip
I concur with Rene'. That was my first thought. Edges drying up on an autostainer due to hydrophobia or insufficient amounts of solution. Stainers usually have the option to adjust the volume that is applied and sometimes even the location on the slide (zones). Thorough deparaffinization is al

Re: [Histonet] edge effect on IHC

2013-09-24 Thread Rene J Buesa
Sometimes that "edge effect" is caused by drying when there is not enough reagents. If you are using an automated stainer, please check the amount of delivered reagents. René J. From: Mary Benoit To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Sent: Monday, September

[Histonet] Histology Supervisor Opportunity- Tallahassee, FL

2013-09-24 Thread anolan
Hi All, I'm currently recruiting for a histology supervisor for a private lab in Tallahassee, FL. A minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Must be HT or HTL(ASCP). Florid

[Histonet] Jules Elias IHC Award

2013-09-24 Thread Akemi Allison
Congratulations Jim Burchette on receiving the Jules Elias IHC Award. Well deserved!  Just emailed Jules to let him know.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lis

[Histonet] RE: Peggy Wenks award

2013-09-24 Thread Weems, Joyce K.
Congrats, Peggy. Very well deserved!! Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph's Hospital

[Histonet] Peggy Wenks award

2013-09-24 Thread Sue Hunter
For those of you who may not be attending the National Convention or did not hear, we at Beaumont are so proud to announce that Peggy "Amazing" Wenk has won the J.B. McCormick Award. This very prestigious award was presented by Dr. McCormick and was given to Peggy for her outstanding and excep

[Histonet] RE: Venata Her2 on Ultra

2013-09-24 Thread Sue Hunter
We have also tried to optimize the HER2 on the Ultra - our pathologists is not happy with how strong it is. He is very concerned with over calling the positives and causing unnecessary treatments. We currently use the Herceptest from Dako on a Lab Vision stainer but may have to eventually mov

[Histonet] New Histology Opportunities

2013-09-24 Thread Matt Ward
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