[Histonet] RE: Ebola

My area has a large west African population and we have already established a interim procedure based on the CDC's guidelines, and the Philadelphia Dept of Health, Division of Disease control. We also have a response committee that is actively reviewing this procedure to insure that it is up to

[Histonet] RE: Ebola

Here is the CDC guidelines link for those interested http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/ Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D. Principle Scientist, Imaging Dept. Merck Co., Inc. PO Box 4, WP-44K West Point, PA 19486 brett_conno...@merck.com T- 215-652-2501 F- 215-993-6803 -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] New Common Checklist for Anatomic Pathology

Before I ask CAP I thought I would see if anyone has had a CAP inspection using the new checklists from 4-21-2014. I am especially puzzled about a lot of the questions in the common checklist. Although I clearly understand that some apply to anatomic pathology as well as all parts of the

[Histonet] Histotechnologist: What my friends think I do

Try this one again, for TGIF. http://histosearch.com/imageupload/what-my-friends-think-i-do-histotech/ Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Neuromuscular Special Studies UC San Francisco Medical Center Box 1656 505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143 USA 415.514-6042

[Histonet] RE: Histotechnologist: What my friends think I do

Nice! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Morken, Timothy Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 10:31 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Histotechnologist: What my friends think I do Try this one

[Histonet] Another TGIF Friday...

Does anyone have that thing handy that says what different positions in the histology lab do? It's like Superman, leaping buildings and such... Sarah E. Dysart, BA, HT (ASCP), QIHC (ASCP) Pathology Supervisor St. David's North Austin Medical Center 12221 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas

[Histonet] More TGIF

Enjoy some histotechnologist logos.. http://www.zazzle.com/histotechnologist Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D. Principle Scientist, Imaging Dept. Merck Co., Inc. PO Box 4, WP-44K West Point, PA 19486 brett_conno...@merck.commailto:brett_conno...@merck.com T- 215-652-2501 F- 215-993-6803 Notice:

[Histonet] RE: Another TGIF Friday...

LAB HIERARCHY Chief Pathologist Leaps tall building in a single bound Is more powerful than a locomotive Is faster than a speeding bullet Walks on water, Gives policy to God Associate Pathologist Leaps short buildings in single

Re: [Histonet] RE: Another TGIF Friday...

Oh boy! Now that¹s funny!! Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 10/10/14, 10:35 AM, Weems, Joyce K. joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org wrote: LAB HIERARCHY Chief Pathologist Leaps tall

[Histonet] BMSS

Hi, I hope that you guys are doing great. Please I have a question for you guys that use the new Ventana Bench Mark Special stainer (i.e. BKSS). Since we bought the stainer, we couldn't get the PASD to work. I will like to hear from people out there that are using this stainer and did not

[Histonet] Ventana Benchmark Ultra Stainer Validation

I am looking into upgrading my Ventana Benchmark Ultras to the Ultras that have the Ultimate Reagent Access. Can anyone tell me what the benefits have been for them? What did you do to revalidate your instrument? Thanks in advance for the input. Shawn H Griffin, HT ASCP(QIHC) AP Supervisor

[Histonet] Looking for a pathologist in Houston

Hello Histonetters, We are opening a new diagnostic laboratory in Houston, TX. We are currently looking for a licensed pathologist if interested please contact Greg Gitlin at: i...@lodestardiagnostic.com Greg Gitlin Vice President of Operation Lodestar Diagnostic Laboratory 11301 Fallbrook

RE: [Histonet] Ebola

http://news.discovery.com/human/health/why-ebola-wont-spread-in-the-united-states-141009.htm http://www.voanews.com/media/video/us-doctors-learn-from-treating-ebola-patients/2477893.html

[Histonet] can you defrost and fix muscle tissue?

Hello, A fellow faculty member had some rat muscle tissue that was set in tissue freezing medium for frozen sectioning. Some sections were cut (just as well as you may realize as you read on) and then the decisions was made to PFA fix and embed in wax. I didn't like the idea as it meant thawing

RE: [Histonet] can you defrost and fix muscle tissue?

Tyrone As long as the tissue has been frozen properly you should not have an issue with taking a frozen block to paraffin. If the tissue has been frozen improperly (slow freezing) then you may encounter some freeze artifact. We have done it on several occasions without any adverse effects.