[Histonet] IHC Medicare policy

2017-02-01 Thread Gareth Davis via Histonet
Okay, I know that for Medicare cases we cannot order Special or IHC stains upfront. They can be ordered after the pathologist reads the slide. But, what are labs doing for other insurances? The lab I work in only does H. Pylori and CD 8 on GI cases. I understand cancer cases are different.

[Histonet] IHC antibodies counts

2017-02-01 Thread Rebecca Hayden via Histonet
Our lab is looking to switch some of our low count IHC antibodies that are ordered to a send-out system instead of keeping low count antibodies in house. I am looking to see if other labs are doing this and what is a good number for a cut off? ___

[Histonet] Histotechnology Professionals Day is March 10 and I have a question for you...

2017-02-01 Thread Pam Barker via Histonet
Hi Histonetters , How are you doing today? This e-mail is a little different than the normal e-mail that I send out because I am working on a project and I need your help I do have some great jobs but firstÂ… I am on the Public Relations committee for the NSH and we are doing our planning for

[Histonet] ThinPrep staining

2017-02-01 Thread Mike Toole via Histonet
Hi Charles, The only concern mentioned was the intensity of and distribution of the OG. OG and EA are interdependent in the pap stain and it may just be a matter of adjusting the times for OG and EA. A good book on the topic that I recommend is "Cytopreparation, Principles and Practice" by

[Histonet] CV Path Gaithersburg,MD recruitment position

2017-02-01 Thread Lila Adams via Histonet
Good Morning Histotechnologist! :) I wanted to share a new opening at CV Path Gaithersburg,MD. It is a research setting near Washington DC. CV Path would prefer previous histology experience with resin-embedding techniques, but are willing to train. Please submit your resume to