[Histonet] Absence of Crystals in stains

I received this from a pathologist friend and need your help. Unfortunately, I can’t attach the images he sent me on histonet. “I’ve got a histopuzzle for you. This is a fungus ball from a maxillary sinus. On the H&E, it is loaded with these birefringent crystals, which I hypothesize are calciu

Re: [Histonet] Dr Freida Carson

Rest In Peace Freida Carson, Ph.D, HT., This is such sad news. I have admired Freida since I met her in the 70’s when I attended one of her workshops. She has contributed immeasurably to the advancement of our Histotechnology Profession, and has been an inspiration to young people entering ou

[Histonet] Procedure for Blue Cheese for Fungus Controls

Hi Histopeeps! Here’s my procedure for Fungus Test Controls since we are out of controls. This was from Blue Cheese I processed yesterday. It turned out fabulous!!! Photo credit to Christina George (i know Histonet doesn’t attach photos so can send to you) and lab credit to my staff, Quinnlan

[Histonet] Is OKTo use blue cheese for fungus controls,

Good morning histopeeps! TGIF!!! Hey all I want to know if anyone knows CAP guidelines for using blue cheese for fungus controls for patient tissues. I am asking because we ran out of fungus controls and I processed 4 test blocks and they turned out fabulous with tons of aspergillosis! Any c

Re: [Histonet] Freezing spray in cryostats

I make my tech’s wear PPE’s, goggles/masks, gloves and N95 masks for potential TB and regular masks for normal tissue. Akemi Allison Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Charles Riley via Histonet > wrote: > > I have to agree with Terri. I also believe that CAP is going to be pu

Re: [Histonet] Flammable Sprays in Cryostats

We are purchasing two of their newer UV cryostats and they were adamant that we use a non flammable freezing spray because it can damage the UV unit and have potential for exploding. Akemi Allison Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2019, at 7:50 AM, Knutson, Deanne via Histonet > wrote: > > I

[Histonet] Respirator Masks for dumping tissue

Hi Histo Peep managers/supervisors: I need to order a few respirators for the staff who dumps tissue. The ones we have are really old and not adequate. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. As always, we need to keep within budgetary constants! Have a Great Weekend! Akemi Alliso

Re: [Histonet] Fungus Controls

I've been told by one of my pathologists that blue cheese for a fungus control would work. Akemi Allison Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2017, at 6:48 AM, Charles Riley via Histonet > wrote: > > Does anyone grow their own fungus control blocks for GMS and AFB stains? > > If so would you min