Some procedures call for Lithium carbonate.
Others seem to say that Na2CO3 could be used.
What is the advantage of using Lithium carbonate vs Sodium Carbonate?
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Wow, you sure picked a doozy of a subject. Unless you work in a state that has
specific licensure requirements, there really is nothing to prevent a
non-certified Histology tech from doing the same duties as a certified tech
In my opinion, it's more a matter of skill sets, and as we all know, th
Have to disagree with performing H.pylori testing on all gastric biopsies. It
cannot be justified as best practice if there is no clinical or pathological
indication.
Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC FIBMS
Anatomic Pathology Manager
Laboratory Services
Nationwide Chidlren's Hospital
700 Children
Rachel; if you are talking about testing for H. Pylori on gastric samples it
can be justified as a best practice. I was surprised by how many kids have that
bacterium when I moved down to Corpus to work in a pediatric hospital. I do
miss H-town and it's theater scene.
Best wishes,
F. Kevin Bla
