At a previous job, we found (this was specific to prostate biopsies) that
one of our clients was taking the prostate biopsies out, lining them up on
a dry paper towel, doing the whole procedure, then putting them into the
formalin jars. It can be some time between the start and finish of a
Thank you for sharing this information Andi. I'd like to do something like this
and I'm going to send this on to my daughters science teachers at school. I
think it's a great idea. It always amazed me all the different jobs in
hospitals alone that are available for kids and adults alike and no
Bonnie, and anybody who wants to do this:
www.prescientist.org
From: Whitaker, Bonnie [bonnie.whita...@osumc.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 8:45 AM
To: Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth);
Subject: RE: [Histonet] histology in higher education
Andi,
Hi Craig,
As technologists, we of course QC all slides before they get to the
pathologist(s) but that is not documented unless we put a repeat order in the
case. Then we add a note saying why a test needs repeating, i.e. positive
control did not stain, patient tissue loss, etc. But this is
For a few years I've been involved in a program called letters to a
pre-scientist. The idea is to reach middle schoolers as they are being
introduced to the sciences. They have pretty high goals at this time, they want
to be doctors and astronauts and engineers but they are just starting to
The following has to do with histology and STEM (science, technology,
engineering, math) so if not interested, please ignore. But I believe it can
have real meaning to the profession of histology at the NSH, state society and
local levels.
I am elected to the Board of WSSEF (Washington
Good morning Ray and thank you for promoting the field of Histotechnology.
While President of the NSH, Vinnie DellaSperanza started a career day function
at the annual NSH
symposium. It has been very successful and the individuals that contribute to
this volunteer effort are usually
the same
One pathologist said it looks like the tissue has been cooked. Which could
also be drying artifact after bx, before formalin.
The only issue is we can have two biopsies right next to one another in the
basket one looks good and one looks bad. My director also thinks it is the
processors.
Hi - I was wondering if anyone knows the regulations regarding the NY State
Clinical Laboratory license. I have been a Histotech and have worked in IHC for
20+ years and was required to obtain a NY State Clinical Lab License in 2007. I
don't have and associates or bachelor degree and was not
Andi,
Would you be willing to share the information on how to volunteer with this
program?
Thanks,
Bonnie
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Grantham,
Andrea L - (algranth)
Sent:
I was told that Daniel Terry left TBS to work for a private biomed company. I
am looking for contact info on this company. He was their main person for the
ATP processor. There are too many other Daniel Terry's in that area for google
to help. Hopefully someone here uses his new company.
I have experience the over-cooked, dried out look a few times myself through
the years and it can be baffeling especially when pathologists tell you things
look dried out. The first thing we think of it too much exposure to
heat/chemical when its almost always not enough exposure to xylene at
Many people do this, and have donated hundreds of hours of their own time. But
definately not enough. Good to encourage people to get involved.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:07:18 +
From: koelli...@comcast.net
To:
We have had the same problem. We come to the conclusion that it was water
droplets. We had the problem when our humidity was high in the lab, or our
weekend run. The changes we made where :
1. We no longer process over the weekend . We cannot count on our heating and
cooling in our building.
2.
Probably CLIA related to high complexity testing. IHC is not considered under
CLIA ( from 1988), though many people feel otherwise. Grossing is. I think that
it is under sub part G or H if I remember correctly.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
From:
I believe grossing of small biopsies and performing ihc are both considered
high complex testing. You must fulfill the clia personnel requirements of high
complex testing.
I also believe a histotech who only cuts and performs routine stains is not
considered highly complex. I'm not sure why?
Just a CLIA reg, but you are correct microtomy, embedding and routine stains
are only Moderate Complexity testing.
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Garreyf
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The FDA categorizes and grades each test based on the complexity of the test
method. The FDA lists the category at
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/IVDRegulatoryAssistance/ucm393285.htm
on the FDA website. The FDA categorizes test methods into three levels of
we do not use freeze spray in the lab at all. this issue has really gotten me
bummed out since it is so sporadic. I am going to try to see if it is
associated to one day in particular. it is one PA but multiple techs have
identified the issue.
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Hi,
it there anyone who has experience in Technovit 9100 new?
I'm having a hard time in polymerization process using T9100 now.
I just try to follow the manufacture instruction but it didn't work.
Pls give me an advice or suggestion.
Thanks,
Kai H
Our pathologists also complained about some of the GI biopsies looking
burnt. We tracked all of the problem cases back to one histotech. The
histotech was causing the burn artifact with excessive use of freezing
spray.
From: Arbaugh, Roberta rarba...@csdermatology.com
To: 'Morken,
We don't even allow freeze spray in the lab.
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-- Original message--
From: Jennifer MacDonald
Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2015 5:34 PM
To: Arbaugh, Roberta;
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu;Lisa
Roy;histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu;'Morken,
Check this link out from CAP.
http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/education/lapaudio/pdf/031710_qa.pdf
Scroll down to #17. It address IHC.
Garrey
On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 4:32 PM, Joelle Weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com
wrote:
The FDA categorizes and grades each test based on the complexity of the
test
Does anyone have a procedure where in you can lift the stained sections off of
a slide and place them on another slide?
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Hi,
Thanks for info and happy to hear that. Didn't realize. May 10-15 is Worlds
largest International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh this year and
maybe will see others there and watch a high school histology project from
somewhere bring home a $75,000 scholarship.
Ray
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