[Histonet] fixing fatty skin specimens

2016-09-08 Thread Kolman, Kimberly D. via Histonet
Does anyone out there have any tips for getting large fatty skin excisions formalin fixed for gross dissection in a reasonable amount of time? Thank you. Kim Kolman Kimberly D. Kolman, HT, (ASCP) VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center Histology

[Histonet] Ventana Ultra vs. Leica Bond Max

2016-09-08 Thread Gareth Davis via Histonet
I was interested in anyone's opinion on the new Ventana Benchmark Ultra and Leica's Bond Max. I currently use the Ventana Benchmark XT. Ventana wants us to upgrade to the Ultra. Because our contract will be up in a year, my manager and lab owners want me to check out other options. Hoping to

[Histonet] implants

2016-09-08 Thread Margiotta-Watz, Michele via Histonet
Hi All, My Pathologist is questioning whether we still need to save the removed breast implants, and if so, for how long. Looking to see what other hospitals are doing. Thanks, Michele Margiotta-Watz Histology Supervisor BMHMC 101 Hospital Road Patchogue, NY 11772 631-654-7192 DISCLAIMER:

[Histonet] Lifespan of slide labeling equipment

2016-09-08 Thread SALLY A DREW via Histonet
I'd appreciate people's views on slide labelling equipment for a small lab, especially what folk's feel is an average lifespan. Also, how many people carry maintenance contracts(past the warranty period) on the equipment. Thank you very much for any and all responses! Sally Ann Drew, MT(ASCP)

[Histonet] Starting immunos

2016-09-08 Thread Tyra Connor via Histonet
Hello All, My lab is CAP certified, however this does not include the upstairs Mohs lab. Now they have expressed an interest in doing a MART-1. The two Mohs techs are not HT/HTL, they are OTJ. I am a HT, but was pretty sure that it does not cover me doing immunos. Does the Mohs section