[Histonet] Cerner PathNet AP tracking

Hello everyone, Has anyone used the Cerner PathNet AP tracking system? I would like to hear about any feedback, good or bad. Many thanks, Pam Younes Pamela S. Younes MHS, HTL(ASCP), CPC(AAPC), PA(ASCP) Pathologists' Assistant Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

[Histonet] Decalcification

Hello Histoneters, I would like to add that washing after decalcifying is still not enough. The bone specimens have to be neutralized before processing ( putting them in the neutralizer solution), so there are no trace of acid when we process them. Thomas -Original Message- From:

Re: [Histonet] IHC negative controls

We purchased a Universal Negative reagent from Ventana and then we use that in a prep kit, totally eliminating the need for Mouse and Rabbit negatives and a lot of extra space on the carousel. Shannon Gower Senior Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP) All Children’s Hospital St. Petersburg, FL

[Histonet] FISH on paraffin in pediatrics?

Hello Histo world, Is there anyone out there who is doing FISH on FFPE tissue in pediatric facilities? Seems most of the research is going in the direction of adults and I would like to incorporate some of these new testing procedures in our lab. Cytogenetics is getting busier and busier,