[Histonet] RE: Tissue Requisition

2014-03-25 Thread Susan.Walzer
Our req's come over the computer , not with specimen. We then check the req against the label on the specimen. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vickroy, Jim Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014

[Histonet] IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread Davis, Cassie
Will you help me? I understand we are to use the known positives controls that the manufactures' recommends in the package insert when optimizing the stains, but I need to know what is your general procedure for optimizing (how many different staining protocols do you test) and validating a new

[Histonet] RE: IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread O'Donnell, Bill
Hi Cassie, I have tried going 'requisition free a number of times in at least three institutions. The problems I've always encountered have been with the OR nursing staff, who frankly tell us that they are too busy to have to do one more thing - even if they were doing the 'thing' on paper

RE: [Histonet] IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread joelle weaver
I think that there is some variability to the methodology in this, and also depends on the constraints of your staining platform or if doing manual IHC. Below are my current habits, working alone and performing multiple validations at the same time...others may have their own way of

[Histonet] Biocare Uroplakin II

2014-03-25 Thread Melissa Burns
Is anyone currently using the Biocare Uroplakin II IHC? How do your pathologists's like it? We are thinking of trying it out. We have the Ventana XT instrument, so if you happen to have your protocol and are willing to share, that would be awesome! Thanks! Melissa L. Burns Pathology Lab

[Histonet] Req Storage

2014-03-25 Thread Nails, Felton
Has anyone started scanning requisitions and discarding the original AP reqs? If so does this meet the CAP retention requirement? __ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or

[Histonet] RE: IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread Podawiltz, Thomas
Don't even get me going. Tom -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:28 AM To: Davis, Cassie; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject:

[Histonet] PT Histotech needed in NJ

2014-03-25 Thread Lee Peggy Wenk
Posting this for a friend, so please reply to him, and not to me. Part-time ASCP certified histotech needed in private derm/GI lab in New Jersey. Day shift Cut 40-50 blocks/day Typical special stains include Steiner, Alcian Blue-PAS, and GMS Contact John Howard at 973-650-4038. Peggy A. Wenk,

[Histonet] AUTO: Bruce Palmatier is out of the office (returning 03/27/2014)

2014-03-25 Thread Bruce_Palmatier
I am out of the office until 03/27/2014. I will be out of the office from March 25th until March 27th. I will be checking emails periodically and will attempt to reply to your message within 24 hours. Thank You, Bruce Palmatier Market Portfolio Manager VWR Healthcare bruce_palmat...@vwr.com

[Histonet] Paraffin Effects on IHC

2014-03-25 Thread Manfre, Philip
Our lab is considering switching paraffin in our histology labs. They are being evaluated with an emphasis on routine HE staining. The IHC lab has some concerns about the effects this may have on IHC staining. We have noticed slight differences in staining intensity already, during some

[Histonet] RE: Paraffin Effects on IHC

2014-03-25 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
Phil Are the slides prepared from the different paraffins being testing run on the same HE stain run or on different runs? Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell

[Histonet] RE: IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread Terri Braud
CAP is very clear that in order to validate a new antibody, that: once the stain has been optimized, that for a well characterized antibody with a limited spectrum of antigenic targets, like Chromogranin or PSA, the validation can be limited. A panel of 10 positive and 10 negative neoplasms would

RE: [Histonet] RE: IHC antibody optimizing validating

2014-03-25 Thread joelle weaver
TMAs are great if that is one of your options, but unless you make them you have the PA issues that might enter in. CAP does gives specifics, but I was just giving the information and process that is currently in place where I presently work to hopefully help, not trying to supersede CAP

[Histonet] RE: Req Storage

2014-03-25 Thread Ingles Claire
I'm guessing the procedure you discribe does, as we have been doing it that way for years. We keep our hard copies on site for a week before sending them to be scanned. Claire From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Labvision Contact Info

2014-03-25 Thread NYSHisto
Anyone who can help out. I am trying to track down anyone from Labvision (now thermo) who was part of the group that help set-up domains and hosting for all the state society webpages back in 2004.  Please contact me off list Thanks L   --- Luis Chiriboga Ph.D. President, New York

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2014-03-25 Thread Victor Gravley
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[Histonet] Open Technical Support Specialist position at Northern CA IHC Company

2014-03-25 Thread Rhonda Henshall-Powell
Hello, I am currently seeking applications for an open Technical Support Specialist position at a well known Northern Californian Cancer Diagnostics IHC company. The candidate will be based in the local vicinity to the corporate headquarters and will be expected to provide