[Histonet] Our Day!

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.

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

Hi everyone in histo land! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day. I am hoping I might get a Valentines gift of some fungus control tissue. I am getting down to the tail end of mine. I would be more than happy to trade some (+) H Pylori blocks in exchange. I would be more than happy

[Histonet] Eileen (Akemi) Allison-Tacha wants to stay in touch on LinkedIn

LinkedIn I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Eileen (Akemi) Allison-Tacha Eileen (Akemi) Allison-Tacha Director at Phoenix Lab Consulting San Francisco Bay Area Confirm that you know Eileen (Akemi) Allison-Tacha https://www.linkedin.com/e/-le17ov

[Histonet] Thermo's Excelsior Tissue Processor Program's

Tissue Processor users that use xylene have for their programs.  It would be great to compare the reagents, programs, timing, and temperatures for Routine overnight runs and for Rapid Biopsy Runs.  Thank you in advance for your assistance. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Director Phoenix Lab

[Histonet] Email Spoofed. addresses were highjacked

Hi All, The email below was sent to me in response to the Scam.  I guess someone from histonet contacted him regarding the scam, which was spammed.  It's interesting to find out how vulnerable we all are.  Yahoo's customer support has had high volumes of similar problems. Akemi, Boy!  Peter

Re: [Histonet] RE: Akemi - Urgent!

Information Carefully and Sending to Yahoo Alert Center: I hope this was legitimate!  The information they wanted was my user name, password and birthday. Sincerely,Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Helen Fedor hfe...@jhmi.edu wrote: From

Re: [Histonet] RE: This is what was sent Akemi - Urgent!

will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Warning!!!  Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before two weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT

Re: [Histonet] RE:Akemi - Urgent! Scammed!

. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 11/12/09, Shawn Leslie shawnles...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Shawn Leslie shawnles...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: This is what was sent Akemi - Urgent! To: Akemi Allison-Tacha akemiat3...@yahoo.com Date

Re: [Histonet] RE: Akemi - Response to Vinnie

of the scam emails. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:21 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Akemi - Urgent! Akemi Allison

Re: [Histonet] new antibody validations

Hi Sharon, This was discussed around 1 1/2 months ago in great detail. Check the histonet archives for antibody validation. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President/Director Phoenix Lab Consulting Tele: 408.402.5257 Cell: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com On Oct 29, 2009

[Histonet] NSH Website down again

! HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found in /home/nsh/nsh-www/organizations.php3 on line 23 Warning: implode() [function.implode]: Bad arguments. in /home/nsh/nsh-www/organizations.php3 on line 23 Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257 Cell: 408.335.9994 E-Mail

Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT

environment.   Patti has an extremely well organized lab that only had a small phase (1) deficiency last year.  I think the inspector couldn't find anything, so they had to come up with this ridiculous infraction. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257

Re: [Histonet] Plants in lab

Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257 Cell: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 10/22/09, Patti Loykasek ployka...@phenopath.com wrote: From: Patti Loykasek ployka...@phenopath.com Subject: [Histonet] Plants in lab To: histonet histo

[Histonet] NSH Website down

Hi,  I just tried to get into the NSH website and it's down. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257 Cell: 408.335.9994 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] OSCAR control

Dr. Allen Gown, from PhenoPath laboratories developed this antibody.  Perhaps you might contact Patti Loykasek at PhenoPath at (206) 374-9000 and she might help you. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact

Fw: Re: [Histonet] antibody validation Thanks, but need Non-U also

, the patient.  One more reason for pathologists to support continuing education.  Hope to see you all at NSH! Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact: 800.848.2764 V/M: 408.884.2718 Fax: 408.884.2758 Cell

RE: [Histonet] Special stains and microwave

.  Food for thought. Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact: 800.848.2764 V/M: 408.884.2718 Fax: 408.884.2758 Cell: 408.335.9994 (W) E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com (P) E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com

[Histonet] Reimbursement for IHC Tests from Medicare/Medicaid

?  Let's say you want to do a panel that consists of (5) IHC tests, can we only get reimbursed for (2) of those tests?  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your information, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A

[Histonet] NSH Meeting Hotels

heard of us NSH. I read all the information to the reservation person and she came up with a blank.  I requested the supervisor.  After searching for about 15 minutes, she found us under histotechnology.  Anyone trying to book a room should state that our GROUP CODE is CI0N Akemi Allison

Re: [Histonet] General Orientation Checklist

I too am interested in the information.  Please send it to me.  I tried to send information  with an attachment in the past to histonet and it never went through.  I guess the only way an attachment can be sent is to an individual.   Links are acceptable. Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS

[Histonet] Paraffin for Processing and embedding

in histoland is using. Thanks, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact: 800.848.2764 V/M: 408.884.2718 Fax: 408.884.2758 E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com ___ Histonet

Re: [Histonet] (EDTA)Decal Bone marrows

, as in traditional decalcification methods, delicate cellular structures antigenicity remain intact. Regards, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact: 800.848.2764 V/M: 408.884.2718 Fax: 408.884.2758 Cell

[Histonet] Rotary Microtome's and the Meditome

the fancy features, it looks like a solid unit.  Has anyone purchased one of these units, and if so, how do you like it? Thanks, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology Manager APMG Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Contact: 800.848.2764 V/M: 408.884.2718 Fax

[Histonet] Resubmitting the question regarding 2011 CA Certification

, that they were required to be certified by 2011. It was further my understanding that un-certified histology staff were only going to be able to work as histology assistants. Could I get some clarification on this matter. Thanks, Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT/HTL

[Histonet] 2011 mandate for CA histology certification

on this matter. Thanks, Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT/HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Fw: RE: I'm confused [Histonet] 2011 mandate for CA histology certification

Hi Donna, I'm confused!  Are you addressing me because this was placed on the histonet? Regards, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Akemi Allison-Tacha akemiat3...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Akemi Allison-Tacha akemiat3...@yahoo.com Subject: RE: [Histonet] 2011

[Histonet] Cell phone numbers go public next month

Hi All, Happy Friday!  This is a little off the histology subject, but for those of you who have cell phones, might find this beneficial. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032Direct

[Histonet] form for internal and external errors and corrective actions.

Hi All, I am updating several of our lab forms, and we do not have a form for internal and external errors and corrective actions.  As you well know, this is a CAP requirement.  Could any of you share your forms with me? Thanks a bunch, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology

[Histonet] Fw: Director, Laboratory Operations

Hi All, I was sent this opportunity for a Lab Operations position, but I already have a new job.  I thought I would pass it on to anyone interested. Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA

Fw: Re: AW: [Histonet] AFB Recycling Formalin for Fresh Tissue

come.  I need to present my case to our Director of Pathology why this is compromising patient care. Any and all responses are gladly welcome. Thanks, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032

Re: Fw: Re: AW: [Histonet] AFB Recycling Formalin for Fresh Tissue

replies. Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032 Cell: 425.941.4287 W: E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com P: E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Freida Carson frei

[Histonet] (Tissue Processor's) Used, Refurbished or Lease Agreement

-mail me any available options.   Thanks,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032 W: (408)884.2718  W: E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com P: E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment

David Davis from CO designed an alignment device and can be purchased from Newcomer supply or I think his e-mail is still the following: davidda...@uchsc.edu Good Luck, Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los

[Histonet] Job Descriptions and Annual Performance Appraisal Forms

Appraisal Forms, she would like to separate each positions tasks for evaluation.  If any of you would like to share your existing forms, I would greatly appreciate any and all assistance. Thank You in advance for your assistance, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager

[Histonet] Wrong work e-mail address for Job Discriptions

information resent to either my personal or work e-mail. Thanks a bunch! Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032 Cell: 425.941.4287 W: E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com P: E-Mail: akemiat3

Re: [Histonet]( FE on BM Cores)Effects of decalcification for special stains

Don't forget the effects on decalcified Bone Marrow Cores.  Even if you use EDTA decalcification solution, there will be diminished FE staining on Bone Marrow Cores or any other tissue that is decalcified and then stained for FE. Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Histology

[Histonet] Re: BEWARE aa aa staying with a link

, and I couldn't even do a force quit!  I had to remove the battery and do a start-up cycle.  I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but DON'T TAKE THE CHANCE! Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper

Re: RE: [Histonet] Virus planted ? BEWARE aa aa staying with a link

recommend any of you who foolishly opened the link to do the same. Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Cell: (425) 941-4287 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Wed, 4/8/09

Re: [Histonet] FREEZY spray

: If the sample cannot be sectioned immediately after freezing, it may be wrapped in foil and placed in a plastic-lidded container along with a small amount of ice for moisture.  Specimens may be stored at -70° C until sectioned.  Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology

Re: [Histonet] FREEZY spray

not mention using isopentane.  Some people immerse the tissue straight into liquid nitrogen, which could cause freezing artifacts. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Cell: (425) 941-4287 E

[Histonet] Sara Sorry to see you go

a employment opportunity to go back to managing a histology lab, and will ask my fellow histologists for their assistance.   I truly hope there will be a Histonet available when I need you! Let's hope we can learn from this experience and move on.   Regards,Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] Roche/Genetech Today Buy-out and Lay-offs

struggling, BusinessWeek reports. Some previous head-to-head studies have shown the benefits of expensive cancer biologics are small; if that trend continues, the bottom line could suffer. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President Phoenix Lab Consulting Specializing in Histology, SS, IHC

[Histonet] Re: Apogent, Fisher/Thermo

that produce products that compete directly with some of TBS' industry leading reagents and consumables, and, has more recently been acquired by Thermo, the parent company of Shandon. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President Phoenix Lab Consulting Specializing in Histology, SS, IHC, TMA Tele

[Histonet] Fw: RE: Back to the Lab in SF

. My heart has always been in the lab and patient care. Wish me luck, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President Phoenix Lab Consulting Specializing in Histology, SS, IHC, TMA Tele: (425) 941-4287 E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Fri, 3/13/09, Akemi Allison-Tacha akemiat3

[Histonet] back to the lab in SF

love the Bay Area. I lived there for 8 years while working for Biocare as the Director of Histology, and I have a lot of friends there, plus weather is wonderful, and it's like going home! Regards, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President Phoenix Lab Consulting Specializing

[Histonet] Fw: RE: Holiday Greetings from Chuck Churukian

Hi Histonet Subscriber's, The following forwarded e-mail was from Chuck Churukian. I spoke with his wife Irene last evening and she wished to have this Holiday wish forwarded to the histonet world. Sincerely, Akemi Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President Phoenix Lab Consulting

[Histonet] Happy Holidays

tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher. Have a Great 2009: Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL President

Re: [Histonet] Re: Fungal stains political views

!! The histonet is NOT THE PLACE! Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT(ASCP)HTL Client Services Manager PhenoPath laboratories 551 North 34th Street, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98103-8675 Work: (206) 374-9000 ext 1053 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- On Wed, 11/5/08, Robert Richmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote