I use the Brady system and I like it a lot. I work in a small animal
diagnostic lab and will have 60-80 blocks on most days. It saves me time and
even better I don't have to read my writing in the morning. I use it for the
cassettes and slides mainly but I label reagents I mix with it to. I
We are also using the Brady labeler. It is versatile, easy to use, they have
great tech support. We are not using the cassette label attaching machine. For
the cassette printer we are using the Primera. The Tech support there is also
great.
Helen
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With declining utilization of gynecologic cytology (Pap smears)
opportunities for cytotechnologists are decreasing, and some of them are
considering adding histotechnology to their skills and certifications. One
small hospital's pathology service I'm acquainted with is trying to retain
its
Bob,
Here are the requirements straight from the ASCP/BOC
http://ascp.org/Board-of-Certification/GetCertified#tabs-1
For Histotechnician:
Application Fee: $200
To be eligible for this examination category, an applicant must satisfy the
requirements of at least one of the following
It may not state it directly in either CAP or GLP guidelines but in a GLP
compliant lab it is considered an industry standard not to use white out. As a
GLP compliant lab we have an entire SOP devoted to data entry.
If an error is made when data is being recorded or you notice an error at a
Bob
I believe this is correct, but others out there that may know more please
correct me if I am incorrect.
If they have a BS they would fall in that category of eligibiity. I would
think most cytotechs do since they needed this to sit for the cytology exam.
They need to have the proper
I personally obtained my HTL through this method and it was successful! I have
several interested in completing this same process.
Jenn Sands
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Essentia Health
South University Clinic
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
1702 South University Drive, Fargo,
I have a fun project - processing a whole rat head, skull with brain, for
serial sections to see a brain/skull congenital deformity.Anyone have any
experience with this? I'd love it if you could share your protocol. Paraffin
or plastic?
Jackie O'
How old are the rats?
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O'Connor III
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:38 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Whole
Opinions on Ventana versus Dako...Go!
Sarah E. Dysart, BA, HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP)
Pathology Supervisor
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
12221 North Mopac Expressway
Austin, Texas 78758
(512)901-1220
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Have Ventana like it but cost is high, ave no experience with new DAKO but old
platform was nice
Sue Paturzo
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This is possibly more of a Cytology question, but we are a small Path lab that
covers it all!! We just did our first EBUS, and are wondering how to code for
the Rapid on site evaluations, any suggestions?
Thanks! Tanya
Tanya G. Abbott RT (CSMLS)
Manager Technologist, Histology/Cytology
St.
We are using cassette and slide labeling system from General Data - like it a
lot!
Nancy Schmitt MLT, HT(ASCP)
United Clinical Laboratories
Dubuque, IA
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Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:04:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kathleen Roberts
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Dako Artisan all the way! I've used both systems (the Artisan in my old
institution). We currently have a few of the new Benchmarks on demo right now.
Thus far, we're not that impressed. Frequently, there's variability on the
silver stains (even in the same run,) and adjusting timing
We love our Dako Artisan stainers and would not take the other brand back for
any reason. The techs love the ease of use and the pathologist love the
stains. What more could you ask!!
Pam Marcum
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Brian wrote: ... one more thing. The reagent tray capacity on the Artisan is
about twice what it is on a Benchmark.
Are the TAT's equal? When we loaded up our old artisan with slides (50) and
full of reagents it took over 5 hours to finish - way past our deadline. So
nobody wanted to use it
I highly recommend the Leica Bond III. Company is excellent to work with and
reagent rental a perfect solution to no capital. On line retrieval - 3 trays of
10 slides each that can be started as needed.
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
678-843-7376 Phone
678-843-7831 Fax
I understand the problem. We have two Artisans and rarely have a time issue.
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To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 12:58:02 PM
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Automated
It depends. Tell more about the procedure. Pathologist present giving adequacy?
Number of passes evaluated? Each pass received separately and evaluated or
were some passes grouped together? Did you receive needle aspirations or touch
preps or a combination of the two?
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
Concerning the use of White Out on anything considered part of the
patient's permanent record. This actually is LEGISLATION. It is
specifically mentioned in many state codes, and is part of the federal
laws concerning medicare and medicaid fraud. See reference below.
Medicare program Integrity
We've had VMS instruments from day 1 and currently have 4 Ultras. The random
access capability is awesome and we can even get out EBER ISH slides the same
day if put on in the morning. Our HER2 dual ISH stains run overnight as they
are 14 hour protocols. Reproducibility among the 4
I guess TAT's being equal is a relative term, depending upon your workload.
For our purposes, it's not slide capacity that poses a problem--it's reagent
capacity. We've never loaded 50 special stains at any one time--we typically
don't even have half that amount in one day!
So here's a
Sorry, I thought we were talking IHC/ISH not SS.
Linda A. Sebree
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
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Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 2:36 PM
To:
Good afternoon,
We have had a world leading histology manufacturer open a new Field Based
Histology opportunity in the Northeast. The Field Specialist will cover
upstate NY and New England and the position is open due to promotion. The
ideal candidate will have a strong background in Histology
Is anyone using the rabbit to rabbit blocking reagent from ScyTek? I am trying
to run tularemia antiserum on rabbit tissue. Thanks in advance!
Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm
Histopathology Section Supervisor
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
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Sarah,
The costs of Ventana are high. If you have a steady workload, and/or
inexperienced techs it is ok. If the stainer malfunctions, you have no way of
knowing where it stopped to continue by hand. If your reagents are 1 day
expired, you cannot change the computer date and continue. (I
Hi histonet
http://gardaradio.com/stand.php?pass=chnxgegn3135nybqx
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