Re: [Histonet] Her2 IHC

2016-11-03 Thread Mark Tarango via Histonet
My lab does not have a written policy on this yet but are discussing it. If the patient has a high grade tumor and HER2 IHC is 1+ (or even 0+), some of our pathologists will reflex to FISH. The oncologists will request it sometimes too, more often when ER and PR are both negative. We have found

[Histonet] OVER DECALCYFIED TISSUE

2016-11-03 Thread Nirmala Srishan via Histonet
Does anyone has any procedure for restoring good nuclear staining for an over decalcified tissue? If anyone has any solutions please share, it will be greatly appreciated. Mala Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for patient care, clinical

[Histonet] Her2 IHC

2016-11-03 Thread Algeo, Lacie A via Histonet
Are any labs reflexing 1+ for FISH? Thanks :) Lacie Lacie Algeo, HTL (ASCP) MBCM Histology Supervisor Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Laboratory 101 W 8th Avenue L-2 Spokane, WA 99204 509-474-4418 FAX 509-474-2052 lacie.al...@providence.org This message

[Histonet] block retention

2016-11-03 Thread Algeo, Lacie A via Histonet
Hi All, Outside of the current guidelines, how long is everyone saving their blocks/slides. Thanks, Lacie Lacie Algeo, HTL (ASCP) MBCM Histology Supervisor Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Laboratory 101 W 8th Avenue L-2 Spokane, WA 99204 509-474-4418 FAX 509-474-2052

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2016-11-03 Thread Cindy Bird via Histonet
Anyone know where I can find the "old" special stain description sheets? The ones we used back in the day when studying to take exam. Cindy Bird ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] How to Handle Political Conversations in the Workplace - a great read for current times.

2016-11-03 Thread Pam Barker via Histonet
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[Histonet] product review

2016-11-03 Thread Lauren Sweeney via Histonet
Hello histoland, Has anyone out there used Midsci products before? We are considering getting slides from them Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] coverslipper

2016-11-03 Thread Montse VerdĂș via Histonet
Ai everybody, We are looking at options for automated glass coverslipper workstations. Actually we worked with CV5030 Leyca, but the service is not very efficient. We must renew coverslipper and would like to know your experience. Any suggestion??? Thanks!!! Montse VerdĂș Histopat