[Histonet] New Dermatopath lab in Las Vegas

Hi, My name is Doug Thomas MD of Thomas Dermatology in Las Vegas, NV. We are in the process of building a dermatopathology lab. We are looking to hire a couple of histology technicians and possibly a laboratory assistant. Please email me if you are interested at dtho...@thomasderm.com

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

(Instructions For Use) The paperwork that you receive with each reagent/solution/stain, etc. > On Jul 22, 2020, at 3:10 PM, Muhammad Azam wrote: > > And IFU would be what > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 22, 2020, at 3:02 PM, Lynette Pavelich via Histonet >> wrote: >> >> Carl, >> My

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

And IFU would be what Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2020, at 3:02 PM, Lynette Pavelich via Histonet > wrote: > > Carl, > My only other thought is to do a documented study of the temperature of these > outside storage boxes (they can be little hot/cold boxes depending on your > location.

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

Carl, My only other thought is to do a documented study of the temperature of these outside storage boxes (they can be little hot/cold boxes depending on your location. Because, according to the inspectors, you must be able to assure temperature is within the required temps prior to receiving, i

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

You a re right, Lynette De rigueur for Diagnostic labs! My apologies for forgetting that ( I am now in research labs where...it is less restricted, unfortunately). Essential to be well-documented/adherent to SOPs. Respectful-illy Carl Carl Hobbs FIBMS Histology and Imaging Manager Wolfson CARD

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

I would suggest to always refer to your reagent’s IFU insert. This will advise at what temperature you should use/store. All inspectors (CAP, JC, CLIA, etc.) will make you adhere to these specifications. Unless you do a well documented validation study that goes outside of these restrictions fr

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

How hot are we talking about? San Francisco hot or Phoenix hot? Christopher Sheeder, HT(ASCP)CMQIHC Histology Supervisor | Department of Laboratories Seattle Children's Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Office: 206-987-6259 christopher.shee...@seattlechildrens.org -Original

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

Depends on what you are doing with the sections. IHC or just dye -staining? Sure...too hot ( cooking) is not recommended, as stated Also stated is that high -temp fixation may also be used with no deleterious effects as long as the fixation time is not extended. However, RT -ish even for a week wo

Re: [Histonet] Warm formalin

I agree with Paula. I think the doc has a legitimate concern. Garrey Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2020, at 1:20 AM, Patpxs via Histonet > wrote: > > Hi Erin, > > Often heat is applied to formalin to speed up fixation. That said there is > probably a temperature point where it goes fr