We've used this instrument for 3 years. The techs took to it like a duck
to water. We've had almost no downtime. The company is awesome; super
support. I wish it had online antigen retrieval, but I know they have a
newer instrument coming out that does.
Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic
Carol
When we has some 5th graders in the lab. I put together a 20 minute talk on
cells and tissues, it was very basic. For some reason I can't seem to locate
it but if I do I'll share it. They then spent time in the lab, they printed
their own cassette and embedded a slim jim, they got to
I agree with Elizabeth, and do exactly what she outlines and I am a routine
large AP lab. What a great suggestion for classes at the State, Regional and
NSH meetings! It's a great plug and well worth the mentioning Elizabeth! This
is something everyone can benefit from the bench tech all the
Hi,
Please I have a question and the question is I want to know if anyone has
self-validated any whole slide imaging system for primary diagnosis? If so, is
reimbursement a problem?
Thanks,
Banjo Adesuyi, BSMT, HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Norman
The NSH also has a teleconference this week on the same topic.
NSH Webinar: The Basics of Verification and Validation
Date:
10 Apr 2014
Contact Info:
NSH Office: 443-535-4060 or hi...@nsh.org
The Basics of Verification and Validation (Quality Management Series)
Presented by: Kathy Dwyer,
Tanya
Check CAP web site I am pretty sure they have the Her 2 not sure of MMR
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
12041 Bournefield Way, Suite A * Silver Spring, MD 20904
P: 240.471.3427 * F: 240.471.3401 * Cell 410-940-8844
Histopalooza is almost here! Our blocked rooms have sold out, but we have
secured Southern Pine Cottages that are adjacent to the Lodge. Call
1-800-CALLAWAY and ask for Kit Reames McClung. The price will be $135/night,
which is the HISTOPALOOZA rate. These aren't shabby cottages, so don't be
I am working with my pathology group to agree on which markers need to have a
comparison with published benchmarks and interobserver variability among
pathologists. Currently we compare ER, PR, and Her2. I have suggested that
we need to compare ALK1, ROS1, and possible MMR IHC stains. Can
Hello Histonet
As the new NSH awards chair I wanted to remind everyone out there that the NSH
has many awards and scholarships available to its members. The annual
symposium/convention in Austin Texas is fast approaching and the deadline to
submit nominations is June 1st . There are three
Agree, I think that list is a good start.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
From: vickroy@mhsil.com
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2014 13:35:58 -0500
Subject: [Histonet] Independent Predictive Markers needing comparison with
Benchmarks
I am
Hi Histonet,
I was wondering if anyone else has problems with their Leica IP S slide
printer. We are having issues with incomplete and inconsistent printing.
We clean the machine daily before use and have even tried not cleaning it
to see if that would help! We also change the ink cartridge
Hello Histonet-Listers:
Is it OK to place Karnovsky's with no cacodylate buffer be placed in the
freezer to extend its life? It is for fixing insect wings for TEM work. If
you know, please kindly send me an email (blayjo...@gmail.com). Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jorge
Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
We are looking for a better way to transport blocks and slides between our
hospital sites. We want the system to be secure so that as we track from site
to site we can be assured that the contents have not been tampered with. We
currently are using plastic totes that have lids the can be
Sharon, We transport slide flats and tissue containers/cassettes baskets for
processing (most grossing at one site, all tissue processing at another site).
We use Colman 50QT coolers with handles and wheels to transport. They take a
beating. We have about 10 of these because we have them
Hi Sharon, If you are trying to be secure enough against tampering that it
would stand up in court- the zip tie method probably isn't enough. I would try
to get a used small set of the larger locking safe deposit boxes or maybe a
group security box from grainger. Tom T
-Original
Hello fellow Histonetters! Our company is currently looking to purchase any
available IEC-CTD model cryostat machine. In case you're not familiar with
how they look, they're like a mini-fridge shape size machine used awhile
back for frozen section. Check your office storage areas as you may still
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