Re: [Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

2019-09-27 Thread Webster, Thomas S. via Histonet
Our histotechs assist bone marrows but it used to be Hematology's responsibility. The bone marrows at my institution aren't very time consuming and are done in CT. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including all attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may c

[Histonet] Freezing Sprays in Cryostats

2019-09-27 Thread Shirley A. Powell via Histonet
I agree with not using a spray in cryostats. We had to get tested a few times in the hospital for TB after discovering the case was positive after the fact, scary. This is the same as flushing the toilet with the seat open. I know that sounds crazy but here is just one article of many online

[Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

2019-09-27 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Good Morning Histo Peeps: Back from a great trip to NSH NOLA and hit the ground running yesterday. I am faced with a department coverage issue which impacts our TAT. I am curious how many facilities have their histologists assist with BM Bx’s. I have never in my 50 years as a histologist assi