[Histonet] John Caggiano’s passing

2023-11-10 Thread Akemi Allison via Histonet
long illness. John and Poly Scientific were early and longtime supporters of NSH, (National Society for Histotechnologists). He was always supportive, generous, and it was a pleasure to spend time with him. John was a great friend and he will be greatly missed. RIP John. Regards, Akemi Allison-Tacha

Re: [Histonet] Faded H tissue section

2023-11-09 Thread Akemi Allison via Histonet
Hematoxylin for H’s on GMA and it turned out beautifully. Guess he shared my tip with the rest of our society. He and I became closer se friends and we shared several tips, including his Movat’s tips which he didn’t publish, but I shared them in Frieda’s 4th Ed. Best, Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS

Re: [Histonet] [External] Re: Coffee at the desk

2023-06-02 Thread Akemi Allison via Histonet
in any area that can be potentially contaminated by blood or other body fluids. Regards, Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL ASCP President/Consultant Phoenix Laboratory Consulting Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2023, at 12:37 PM, Bitting, Angela K. via Histonet wrote

Re: [Histonet] Alcian blue van gieson double stain

2023-03-09 Thread Akemi Allison via Histonet
Just curious, why not do a Movat’s Pentachome? It gives you everything you are looking for and more. Best regards, Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, Ht, HTL akemiat3...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2023, at 11:19 AM, Paula Keene Pierce via Histonet > wrote: &g

[Histonet] Validation of new G2 Coverslipper

2021-02-21 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
sure for my own assurance. I would greatly appreciate any guidelines for validation you may want to share with me. Best Regards, Akemi Eileen (Akemi) Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) IHC Manager HistoTox Labs, Inc. 2108 55th St. Suite 120 Boulder, CO 80301 Cell: (408) 335-9994 Office: 303-633-5401 Email

[Histonet] GLP lot# documentation

2021-01-19 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
not document lot numbers for alcohols and xylenes. I have primarily worked for Clinical pathology labs, who did not document lot numbers for alcohols or xylenes. Please let me know if you do. Thanks, Akemi Eileen (Akemi) Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Manager – IHC Department HistoTox Labs, Inc

[Histonet] Bx Processing run

2020-05-13 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
appreciate you sharing your processing protocols with me which would include solutions and time in each station. Thank you in advance for your information. Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Histology Supervisor UMC El Paso, TX ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Leica's Spectra w/ coverslipper

2020-04-22 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
of you who has this unit be willing to share your thoughts with me. It’s been several years since I have validated a new H stainer. Do I need to validate the instrument along with validating and optimizing the H stains? Thank you in advance for your information. Akemi Allison, BS, HTL/HT (ASCP

[Histonet] histologists assisting with transplants

2020-02-13 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
never had anything to do with transplants. Have any of you out there had anything to do with transplants? Akemi Allison, BS, HTL Histology Supervisor UMC El Paso, TX ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] HistoQIP/PIP

2020-02-04 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Hello Histopeeps: Can someone tell me what year HistoQip start with NSH/CAP and PIP with CAP. Thank you! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Histotech openings in El Paso, TX

2020-01-31 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
lab is getting a Leica Upgrade starting in March! A Ceribro system, 2 new Bonds, a new H Stainer with Cover Slipper, and Cassette and Slide Printer. Email me and I will provide all information. Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL Histology Supervisor UMC El Paso, TX Any Histotech's want to move to El

[Histonet] Tissue disposal

2020-01-29 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
t all our bottle and tissue in "Biohazard Bags" and a Hazardous Waste company picked up the waste products from our endoscopy department along with ours. Any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, Akemi Alli

Re: [Histonet] guidelines for using a microwave designated for food, but used to heat up histogel

2019-12-12 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
//ki.mit.edu/sbc/histology <https://ki.mit.edu/sbc/histology> > > > > > > > > > >> On Dec 12, 2019, at 7:12 AM, Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet >> > <mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>> wrote: >> >> Good morning histopeep

[Histonet] guidelines for using a microwave designated for food, but used to heat up histogel

2019-12-12 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
the microwave they used and put it in the histology lab. Our Director wants me to write a formal letter to submit to him. Thank you in advance for your impute! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] Questions on how to operate a ThermoFisher Lab Vision autostainer 3602D

2019-10-24 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Ask Biocare or Dako. Unbeknownst to most of the public, it is the same exact unit they had years ago. Lab Vision made all 3 units. Their brand, Biocare and Dako. Lab Vision just put different branding on the various units when they were sold. Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Former

[Histonet] hints for cutting fatty FS

2019-10-09 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
the tech. I was able to get sufficient sections, but they weren’t optimal. Could any of you share your secrets please. Thank you, Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Cutting fatty FS

2019-10-09 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
, so I got called in to help the tech. I was able to get sufficient sections, but they weren’t optimal. Could any of you share your secrets please. Thank you, Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

2019-09-27 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
in advance for your input. Akemi Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL Histology Supervisor UMC El Paso, TX ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Disposal of contaminated gloves, paper towels etc... after grossing

2019-08-29 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
, or any other infectious disease. I was always taught that to treat these items universally as potential biohazards. Do you discard these items in a Biohazard Waste Container,, or do you discard them in a regular trash basket? Thank you in advance for your feedback. Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL

[Histonet] Plus Slides

2019-08-21 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Good morning: I just to to thank everyone who responded to my recent inquiry regarding (+) charged slides for IHC. I am getting samples sent to me to test from a few vendors. Thanks again! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Plus Slides

2019-08-20 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
by checking to see if the sections indeed stuck to the slides without any lifting on each lot. I realize that positive charged slides have an expiration life, and these slides are newer lot numbers within their expiration. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL

[Histonet] recomendations on new cryostats

2019-08-14 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Good Morning Histo Peeps! Our facility is looking to purchase 2 new cryostats. Can any of my pathology/histology colleagues recommend which you prefer. Pros and cons of the Sakura and Leica cryostats would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your input! Warm regards, Akemi

Re: [Histonet] test

2018-11-16 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
I received it. I have had the same problem lately. I didn’t get a copy of the email sent. It would be nice to know that it was received. Think they changed their format. Akemi Allison > On Nov 16, 2018, at 7:25 AM, Campbell, Tasha M. via Histonet > wrote: > > I keep tr

[Histonet] Stain removal on clothing

2018-09-06 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Just found this info on-line for stain removal. I assume it originally came from Chuck Churukian since it’s from University of Rochester. REMOVING STAINS FROM HANDS AND CLOTHING Some stains can be removed form the hands by using *Erado-Sol. Dilute Chlorox (or similar bleach) and Erado-Sol

[Histonet] Alcian Blue stain on lab coats

2018-09-05 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
appreciated. Thank you in advance, Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com <mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com> H: Email: akemiat3...@gmail.com <mailto

[Histonet] Histology position in Beautiful Montery, CA

2018-01-29 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
forward your cover letter and Resume to: Akemi Allison, BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Work: (831) 375-3577 X117 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Histology Opening in Beautiful Monterey, CA

2018-01-13 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick accrual and a profit sharing 401K plan. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. If you are interested, or if you know of someone, contact me and I will give you more details. Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI

[Histonet] Histology Opening in Beautiful Monterey, CA

2018-01-13 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick accrual and a profit sharing 401K plan. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. If you are interested, or if you know of someone, contact me and I will give you more details. Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI

Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
trained her to accession, process, embed, cut, stain, and coverslip. We do not do IHC here. Our CEO/GI, MD said she could oversee our new HTL during my absence. Akemi Allison > On Nov 1, 2017, at 5:43 AM, Joseph Saby <saby_josep...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Eileen- > > I

[Histonet] Supervising a histologist

2017-11-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Hello Histoland: This may sound like a strange question, but I have my reasons. Has anyone run into a situation where a OJT histology assistant supervises an HTL when the histology manager is absent? Is it even legal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL

Re: [Histonet] CAP question ANP.12500

2017-09-15 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
!. We account for everything when I gross the tissue! I have a embedding log sheet which accounts for every piece submitted, as well as who embeds it, cuts, it, etc.. as well as any comments which just don’t match up to the gross. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI

Re: [Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-2017

2017-08-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
patient care and what we do to do our best to produce the best quality we can! What can anyone do to me at this point in my life??? Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT/HTL ASCP (HT 1968/HTL 1982) > On Aug 1, 2017, at 4:09 PM, Morken, Timothy <Timothy.Morken@uc!sf.edu> wrote: > > OO

[Histonet] Fwd: RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-2017

2017-08-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
logy Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-2017 > Date: August 1, 2017 at 1:26:51 PM PDT > To: "Akemi Allison" <akemiat3...@gmail.com> > > Hi Akemi! > What are you doing on your summer vacation? > Been anyplace you would like to move to?

Re: [Histonet] I have a job

2017-03-27 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
I thought we weren’t allowed to post jobs on histonet! I tried and it was removed! Akemi Allison-Tacha > On Mar 27, 2017, at 11:45 AM, Caryn Anderton via Histonet > <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > > Hello- > > I wanted to know if it was possible to pos

Re: [Histonet] I have a job

2017-03-27 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
I thought we weren’t allowed to post jobs on histonet! I tried and it was removed! Akemi Allison-Tacha > On Mar 27, 2017, at 11:45 AM, Caryn Anderton via Histonet > <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > > Hello- > > I wanted to know if it was possible to pos

[Histonet] Cassette Printers

2017-03-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
with limited space so a small foot print is essential. We also do not need a multiple magazine. I would love to hear your comments, good, bad or indifferent… Thanks in advance Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite

[Histonet] cassette printer additional request

2017-03-01 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Hi Again: I forgot to mention I am open to investigate other Cassette Printers other than the General Data Printer… AlOf course, price, and dependability is a big factor. Would love to hear your comments, good, bad or indifferent... Thanks in again! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology

[Histonet] RIP Wanda Platt Jones

2017-01-26 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
My feelings for Wanda Platt Jones: Although I am Buddhist, and believe in reincarnation, I am untuned to all religions! In Wanda's case, perhaps, she was needed to be with her GOD to help serve in the best way possible for the ultimate good of everyone. She had an energy and presence which was

[Histonet] New Hire for My Lab

2016-12-07 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
. Monday through Friday with no weekends. We offer full benefits and 401 K. Salary is negotiable. If you are interested, or if you know of someone, contact me and I will give you more details. akemiat3...@gmail.com Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants

Re: [Histonet] block retention

2016-11-08 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
10 years for all slides and blocks with the exception of pediatric cases. Those cases we keep forever. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com <mailto:aa

[Histonet] Hiring a histologist

2015-09-15 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
Attention recently graduated certified or certified eligible histologists! Our GI practice in Beautiful Monterey, CA is expanding, and we are going to hire another histologist to hone their skills under my tutelage. Must meet CLIA grossing regulations. We offer full benefits and 401 K. If you

Re: [Histonet] Temperature for slides

2015-08-28 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
We monitor room temp and record it as per CAP, and CLIA. Are you sure the request wasn’t for monitoring room temp because of paraffin blocks, not slides? The concern is for paraffin blocks melting, due to excessive heat. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI

Re: [Histonet] Marciafava-Bignami Disease I have re-logged into the system and maybe this will now communicate with Histologists out there, and hope that I do not get twice as many emails from Histone

2015-08-04 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/pbc/ http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/pbc/ Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli

Re: [Histonet] Marciafava-Bignami Disease

2015-08-04 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet
the treatments are completed. RIP Chuck Xo Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com On Aug 4, 2015, at 2:11 PM, Ingles Claire via Histonet

Re: [Histonet] GI Pathology Req's

2015-06-29 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
to do the same procedure with pathology as usual, but we have to create the templates again! They are not getting us a LIS system to interface! Oh wait, I’ve been a histologist for 50 years and still going strong! It’s frustrating, but at least I live in a beautiful area! Akemi Allison BS

[Histonet] GI Pathology Req's

2015-06-29 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
GI requisition form. We would like to incorporate a new version for our endoscopy center. I would greatly appreciate it. Please send to my email address. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper

Re: [Histonet] searching for a 50cm stainless steel profile A knife

2015-06-10 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
Maria: Hacker Instruments sells new and reconditioned knives. They also provide a knife sharpening service for a fee of course. I believe they have that size, but if not, they will help you. Here is their link. http://www.tidylabstore.com/newmikn.html Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology

[Histonet] Athena Healthcare computer system

2015-06-05 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
Good Morning and Happy Friday Histoland! Just curious if anyone out there is using the Athena Healthcare Computer system for your AP lab. If so, do have any special Macros you have created, or do you use a separate LIS system? I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide. Akemi

[Histonet] Athena Healthcare computer system

2015-06-05 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
scheduling system. I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com H: Email: akemiat3

[Histonet] P26 billing for IHC Professional component

2015-01-16 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
insurance company and/or patient for the technical component of the IHC stain. How would the requesting facility billing department charge for the pathologists professional component? Do they charge with a P26 CPT code only? Thank you in advance for your responses! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP

[Histonet] Levels for Gastic and Esophogeal Bx's

2015-01-09 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
is requesting a change in our protocol to cut only (2) levels and (1) section at each level. Sincerely, Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Water baths

2014-12-02 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
, decloaking chambers and room temps. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 On Dec 2, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Abbott, Tanya tanyaabb

Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

2014-08-07 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
49 years and 45 years certified as HT and 22 as HTL Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 On Aug 7, 2014, at 3:39 PM, Ingles Claire

Re: [Histonet] Friday histology trivia

2014-06-27 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
Glad to know I was correct all these years! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 On Jun 27, 2014, at 12:28 PM, Jan Shivers shive

[Histonet] Project DNA-Hereditary Cancers

2014-06-25 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison
. He is the Chairman of the Board for project DNA. http://theprojectdna.com/about/ With warmest regards, Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com Tele: (831

[Histonet] Was told I am having bounce-backs

2014-04-28 Thread Akemi Allison
This is a test to see if this posts on histonet.  I was told yesterday that there are a number of bounce-backs. I haven't received emails from histonet the past few days.  Anyone else having problems?  Peculier issues with yahoo lately Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Pathology Manager

[Histonet] Our Day!

2014-03-10 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison-Tacha
Happy Histotechnology Professionals Day to All my Colleagues! Did you know it is also Dezna Sheehan's Birthday too? I am honored to have known her. What an incredible mentor. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite

Re: [Histonet] Mineral Oil in Microwave Processing.

2014-02-16 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison-Tacha
I have a Milestone Microwave Tissue Processor and use Prowave from Milestone. It’s proprietary, but it has alcohol in it and does a great job on our tissue.I haven’t used mineral oil for years! Akemi Allison HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper

[Histonet] Trade H-Pylori for Fungus Control

2014-02-15 Thread Eileen Akemi Allison-Tacha
to pay for the shipping charges. Thank you in advance, Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory Email: aalli...@montereygi.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Jules Elias IHC Award

2013-09-24 Thread Akemi Allison
Congratulations Jim Burchette on receiving the Jules Elias IHC Award. Well deserved!  Just emailed Jules to let him know.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] CLIA Compliance Regulations for histology staff coverage

2013-07-18 Thread Akemi Allison
, but she needs it in black and white.  Do any of you have that information or a web link to go to at your finger tips? She needs the regulations by next week.   Thank you in advance for your help, Akemi   Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants 23 Upper

[Histonet] Histology Training and Competency checklist

2013-07-18 Thread Akemi Allison
to share theirs with me?   Thank you in advance for your assistance, Akemi   Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 (381) 375-3577  X117 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com

Re: [Histonet] periodic acid/he

2013-07-05 Thread Akemi Allison
I forgot to mention the timing.  You may try 5 minutes or even 10 minutes before staining in hematoxylin. It will give you even better results. I used 5 minutes in 1 % periodic acid.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com

Re: [Histonet] Re: HE staining question

2013-07-03 Thread Akemi Allison
the GMA's routinely using 1% periodic acid since we didn't do that many. Funny how we stumble on our modifications!   Science never sleeps!!   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Tony Reilly tony_rei

Re: [Histonet] Re: HE staining question

2013-07-03 Thread Akemi Allison
.  I was just a plain ole histologist that wanted to please her pathologists!   Anything can be accomplished if you are creative and innovative!   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Akemi Allison

Fw: [Histonet] p40

2013-05-14 Thread Akemi Allison
Hey Jim:   Just read the abstract you sent the link too.  Once again congratulations on yet another accepted abstract!  That was pretty much the jest of Davids' information and side-by-side images of p63 verses p40 on lung CA.   Akemi Allison B.S., HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI

Re: [Histonet] p40

2013-05-10 Thread Akemi Allison
Biocare Medical. David Tacha just gave a a workshop on this at the CSH meeting last weekend.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Taylor, Jean jtay...@meriter.com To: 'ih...@googlegroups.com' ih

[Histonet] Giardia controls in exchange for H-Pylori controls

2013-05-08 Thread Akemi Allison
for Giardia using a Giemsa method.    Thank you in advance, Akemi   Akemi Allison B.S., HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 (8310 375-3577 x 117 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com

[Histonet] Attention GI facilities-(Giardia) Statistical Information on Duodenum polyps stained

2013-05-08 Thread Akemi Allison
other special stains for Giardia.  We are trying to avoid the more complicated silver stains such as Steiner or Warthin Starry.     Thank you   Akemi               Akemi Allison B.S., HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200

[Histonet] Fw: Minor clarification Attention GI facilities-(Giardia) Statistical Information on Duodenum polyps stained

2013-05-08 Thread Akemi Allison
   Sorry, Just to make a minor clarification.  Duodenal biopsies, not polypectomies.    Thanks for all of your efforts! Akemi Allison B.S., HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 (8310 375-3577 x 117 Email

[Histonet] Happy 79th Birthday Jules Elias

2013-05-05 Thread Akemi Allison
pathologists and other medical professionals.   Akemi Allison, BS.,HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Share room for NSH

2013-04-12 Thread Akemi Allison
for.  Let me know.  I am looking not only for workshop presenters. It would be nice to share a room with a person I know, but am willing to get to know new friends.  It helps to reduce costs and get to go! Thanks, Akemi   Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail

Re: [Histonet] RE: Type I Water

2013-02-15 Thread Akemi Allison
, drying residual water from the water bath and either turning upside down, or covering to prevent dust particles.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL From: Sarah Dysart sdys...@mirnarx.com To: Nancy Schmitt nancy_schm...@pa-ucl.com; histonet

[Histonet] Warning SCAM from a histonet Hi email

2013-01-30 Thread Akemi Allison
address.  They must have hijacked my addresses.   This may happen to you! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Hi SCAM FROM Stephen Peters MD

2013-01-30 Thread Akemi Allison
FYI- The Scam came email came from Stephen Peters, MD.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Also Hi SCAM FROM enrri...@yahoo.com and kacly...@yahoo.com

2013-01-30 Thread Akemi Allison
Kenia   kacly...@yahoo.com   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL From: Horn, Hazel V hor...@archildrens.org To: 'Bitting, Angela K.' akbitt...@geisinger.edu; Akemi Allison akemiat3...@yahoo.com; Histonet Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Cc: Linda Margraf linda.marg

[Histonet] hi histonet

2013-01-29 Thread Akemi Allison
check out this page http://bit.ly/VmkCzS Akemi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Histotechnician Salary 2

2012-12-19 Thread Akemi Allison
for.   I was told a couple of years ago from a very good source that a recent graduate of a LA histology program who passed their HT registry with a year of experience was paid $25.00 an hour to start.   Hope this helps.   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3

Re: [Histonet] 88305TC starting to hit the fan...

2012-12-18 Thread Akemi Allison
hospital.  They come to our facility to do the microscopic portion of their work.   Regards, Akemi Akemi Allison, BS, HT(ASCP) HTL Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 (381) 375-3577  X117 Email: aalli...@montereygi.com

Re: [Histonet] Pam Plumlee wants to share new pictures with you :)

2012-10-13 Thread Akemi Allison
Has anyone else received this invite???  Not sure if it is legit?    Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Pam Plumlee paw...@yahoo.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, October 12

Re: [Histonet] Why am i getting zoosk invites?

2012-10-13 Thread Akemi Allison
I received the same why   Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Erinandjesseconley erinandjessecon...@yahoo.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 7:46 PM Subject: [Histonet] Why am i

Re: [Histonet] Pam Plumlee wants to share new pictures with you :)

2012-10-13 Thread Akemi Allison
Take me off this list!  We are not a dating service!   Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com From: Pam Plumlee paw...@yahoo.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 5:50

Re: [Histonet] Cooling paraffin blocks with ice VS. Freezing Spray

2012-09-30 Thread Akemi Allison
or manager will be open to alternative methods of techniques.  The mind is like a parachute; keep it open! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL From: Rene J Buesa rjbu...@yahoo.com To: Jenny Vega histotech...@gmail.com; joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com

[Histonet] Akemi's Email contacts Hi-Jacked

2012-06-09 Thread Akemi Allison
Hello All: Sorry, but it looks like someone hi-jacked my email addresses Not sure how this happened last night. Could have been from my LinkedIn, but I changed my password 2 days ago. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3

[Histonet] SPAM Sent-Akemi's Email Addresses Hi-Jacked

2012-06-09 Thread Akemi Allison
Hello All: SPAM Sent! Sorry, but it looks like someone hi-jacked my email contact addresses I have a MAC, but it could have been from my LinkedIn or my Facebook. I changed my password 2 days ago on my LinkedIn after the notification of a security breach. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP

Re: [Histonet] QA

2012-02-13 Thread Akemi Allison
10% Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:51 AM, Amber McKenzie wrote: What % QA do most pathologists do internally? I'm trying to update my AP Manual. My last CLIA inspection, they told me

Re: [Histonet] Precipitate

2012-01-27 Thread Akemi Allison
I agree with Tim, but I am curious why tap water is being used to make the 70% alcohol instead of DI water. Tap water has been known to have all kinds of contaminates. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Jan

Re: [Histonet] Looking for a used Biocare Decloaker

2011-12-16 Thread Akemi Allison
Why don't you ask your local Biocare rep if they have any Demo's available for sale. They used to have some available for sale. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Dec 16, 2011, at 4:10 PM, Sowmya Kedarnath

[Histonet] CAP meeting in Carmel, CA November 4-5

2011-10-19 Thread Akemi Allison
Hi All:   Just wondering if any of you in histoland are going to the CAP meeting in Carmel at the La Playa in November.  Let me know, I am living in Carmel, and would love to connect.  Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com

Re: [Histonet] Tumors tumors everywhere

2011-04-28 Thread Akemi Allison
Sarah, I am curious; have you tried contacting the BioCare research tech support reps? They are very helpful regarding their products and trouble-shooting any issues that may arise. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3

Re: [Histonet] endogenous peroxidases

2011-04-22 Thread Akemi Allison
Make sure you use a fairly fresh bottle of H2O2. (no older than 6 months). The stock bottle degrades after it is opened. I have seen people using an older bottle of H2O2 and the results are sub-optimal. Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele

Re: [Histonet] slide drying ovens

2011-04-19 Thread Akemi Allison
in the AM when you come in. It has a small footprint. It is not cheap, but well worth it. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Apr 19, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Bell, Mandy wrote: I'm looking for recommendations for a new

[Histonet] 3, 000 Breast Cancer Specimens from Quebec Breast Cancer being retested

2011-04-19 Thread Akemi Allison
://www.ihc.co/a824362-seattle-based- phenopath-laboratories-retests-nearly-.cfm Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] Re: Standardization??? 3, 000 Breast Cancer Specimens from Quebec Breast Cancer being retested

2011-04-19 Thread Akemi Allison
standardization can vary from shift to shift. Just think about non- standardization practices throughout the country because of under- education and strict adherence to established guidelines. Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com

[Histonet] Rita Humphrey

2011-03-30 Thread Akemi Allison
Hello Histoland! Does anyone know how to get in touch with Rita Humphrey, previously with Childrens Hospital, Birmingham, AL? I lost touch with her after she left Childrens and would like to re-connect. Thanks in advance, Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab

[Histonet] GREAT B5 substitute

2011-03-24 Thread Akemi Allison
payroll. I am always on a quest to improve patient care! Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman

Re: [Histonet] bone marrow biopsy decals

2011-03-24 Thread Akemi Allison
goes into my findings. Regards, Akemi Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Mar 24, 2011, at 10:00 AM, Diana Martinez-Longoria wrote: Our pathologist wants to know why Formical-4 is the best decal for bone marrow

Re: [Histonet] GREAT B5 substitute

2011-03-24 Thread Akemi Allison
and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by Weight Exposure Limits 1) Water 2) Formaldehyde 37% 3) Zinc Salts 4) Selected Buffers 7732-18-5 50-00-0 Not Available Not Available 25% 0.5% - 1% Not Available Not Available OSHA PEL 0.75ppm TWA Not Available Not Available Akemi Allison BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Director

[Histonet] Alcohol Xylene recyclers

2011-03-02 Thread Akemi Allison
information.   Thank you, Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] CAP

2011-02-23 Thread Akemi Allison
Lot's of Labs in LA are in their CAP window! We had our CAP inspection yesterday and having our summation this morning at 9:00. I think our department did pretty good. Keeping my fingers crossed. Akemi Allison BS, HT(ASCP)HTL

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