Re: [Histonet] H Stainers

2021-02-09 Thread John Frazier via Histonet
No, the Dako Artisan is a Special Stainer. The Dako Cover Stainer is the H stainer. > On Feb 9, 2021, at 3:49 PM, s h wrote: > > The Dako Artisan > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet >> wrote: >> >> Dako has one >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 9, 2021, at

[Histonet] Cost per slide accounting (Rene Buss?)

2021-02-09 Thread Cheryl via Histonet
Hi guys - have a lecture to prep for PA students and hope to impress on them their part in quality and cost control. Does anyone have a cool visual chart or metric that drills down including CPT reimbisrsement through cost per block/slide with tech and PA time in the production accounting?

Re: [Histonet] Dragon

2021-02-09 Thread Cristi Rigazio via Histonet
I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in dual

[Histonet] Dragon

2021-02-09 Thread Amanda Coscetti via Histonet
Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists type all of the information in Cerner reports. Thanks!! Amanda

Re: [Histonet] H Stainers

2021-02-09 Thread s h via Histonet
The Dako Artisan > On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet > wrote: > > Dako has one > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: >> >> Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in >> prefilled bottles?Rae Ann

Re: [Histonet] H Stainers

2021-02-09 Thread John Frazier via Histonet
Dako has one Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: > > Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in > prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung > Galaxy smartphone

[Histonet] Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners

2021-02-09 Thread Long, Denise via Histonet
Anyone out there using either the Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners, maybe even the FS LIVE scanner version? I would love to have some feedback on any of these instruments as well as experience with the company service. thanks, Denise Denise M. Long, MS, HTL (ASCP) QIHC University of

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations

2021-02-09 Thread Bacon, Charles via Histonet
Hi Kelly, We have tried several manufactures, as well as model types over the years. We have had sliding microtomes (Microm, no longer available), and rotary microtomes from, Leizt (old), AO (very old), and Leica. We have had several models from Leica and prefer their durability. If you are

[Histonet] H Stainers

2021-02-09 Thread raestask via Histonet
Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Microtome Recommendations

2021-02-09 Thread Pairan, Kelly via Histonet
Good Morning Histoland, We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were wondering what other labs were using and would recommend. Thanks for your feedback! Kelly Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology and

[Histonet] Vortex Mixer

2021-02-09 Thread Valarik, Doug-SQL via Histonet
I'm a Biomed at a laboratory and am trying to help my serology department locate a new vortex mixer. What do you typically use? They would like one that can do multiple tubes but be stable enough to run inside a BSC. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Re: [Histonet] Bouin's in a spray bottle

2021-02-09 Thread Terri Braud via Histonet
I have to agree with Bob. Bouin's should not be used as an ink fixative, especially in a spray bottle. We use 5% Vinegar, or glacial acetic acid, and it works just fine. Just my 2 cents - T Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor HNL Labs, Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon

[Histonet] leaky formalin containers

2021-02-09 Thread Kolman, Kimberly D. via Histonet
Has anyone been seeing a rash of leaky formalin specimen containers lately? Specifically the small 4oz red lid containers from a certain manufacturer? We are seeing leakage from probably 70-80% of the containers in the last couple of months. Multiple lot #s and multiple clinic locations. It is