[Histonet] Cold Ischemic interval

Does the cold ischemic interval pertain only to breast specimens that have not have receptor studies done or does it pertain to all breast specimen, i.e. needle core biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies? Thanks for you help Amy Amylin Johnson, B.S. HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau

[Histonet] Who can perform high complexity testing

What kind of credentials does one need to perform High Complexity testing? My understanding was if you had a 4 year degree of some kind (with some science/biology background) you are qualified to perform these types of tests. Others have said if you don't have a degree but have your certificat

[Histonet] alcohol labels

We have started using Formalin labels that have the GHS symbols on them and would like to find alcohol labels with GHS symbols on them as well.what do all you in HistoLand use??? Amylin Johnson, B.S. HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau Wi 54401 715-847-2130

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[Histonet] H. pylori stain

Hello histoland We currently use Ventana's h. pylori antibody on our Benchmark ultra. Over the last few months our pathologists have been noticing "junk" that is staining with this antibody. It seems to be on the tissue more than in the tissue and its not on all slides. WE have tried changin

[Histonet] another question about superfrost plus slides

Hello again, If you used a certain kind of slide (superfrost plus) and then switch to a different kind of slide (millennia 2.0) is it necessary to revalidate all of your IHC antibodies? Thanks again Amylin Johnson, B.S. HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau Wi 54401 715-847-2130 _

[Histonet] slides on the Benchmark Ultra

Hello Histonetters, WE currently run the Benchmark Ultra for our IHC staining. We have been using SuperFrost Plus slides on the recommendation by Ventana. What are others using if you aren't using SuperFrost Plus slides. Our vendor that we get SuperFrost Plus from no longer carries them and ha

[Histonet] Powder Picric Acid vs Liquid Picric Acid

Our current procedure for the Brown and Brenn Gram stain uses 0.5 grams of picric acid to 400mls of acetoneis there a way to use a 1.3% Picric Acid solution in place of the powdered Picric Acid? Amylin Johnson, B.S. HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau Wi 54401 715-847-2130

[Histonet] HT/HTL vs MT

Hello HistoNetters, Just wondering what an ASCP registered HT/HTL can do in a histology lab that an ASCP registered MT cant. Thanks, Amylin Johnson, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau, WI 54401 715-847-2130 ___ Histonet mailing list Histon

[Histonet] Safety question

you transfer these chemical into another bottle how are you getting all this new info onto the secondary bottle?? Are you creating your own label? Does the manufacturer send extra labels for this purpose? Thanks again for your help, Amy Johnson HTL, ASCP Associates in Pathology Wausau WI

[Histonet] Hazard Communication Standard Labels

Most chemical should be coming from the manufacturers with all the new requirements, i.e. Pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, product identifiers and supplier identification. What is everyone doing to get this same information onto secondary bottles? Thanks for your

[Histonet] RE: slides for IHC's

What type of instrumentation does everyone use? We use Ventana Benchmark Ultra and they want us to use Superfrost Plus slides only...curious if other have the same restrictions -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouth

[Histonet] FW: QIHC

From: Amy Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 6:57 AM To: 'histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: QIHC Do you need to have experience with ISH to take the QIHC test? Thanks, Amylin Johnson, BS HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau, WI 71

[Histonet] QIHC exam

Is there any info or mock exams on the QIHC that people can get to see if they are ready to take the exam?? Thanks, Amylin Johnson, BS HTL(ASCP) Associates in Pathology Wausau, WI 715-847-2130 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

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[Histonet] HistoDay

Happy Histology Professionals Day!! When I was going to school at Marshfield one of the Pathologists told me that without histotechs his work would be much harder. Thank you Dr. Krawicz for appreciating the job we do!!! ___ Histonet mailing list Hi

[Histonet] Chemical outdates

Hello Histonetters, We just got inspected by CAP and it was recommended that we put expiration dates on our chemicals once we open them. What kind of time frame do any of you other labs do in regards to this? Thanks for your input, Amylin Johnson ___

[Histonet] Cost to produce an H&E slide

Hello Histonet.Has anyone ever figured out how much it costs to produce an H&E slide? Are there any articles out there that would help to figure this out? I realize it may be different for each institution but a ball park figure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Amylin Johnson

[Histonet] Off topic...lets call a truce

Histonetters, I have been watching and reading these posts all day and I find it all very hilarious. What I have read has not been offensive or rude by any means towards any one individual yet there is one out there who thinks he is being attacked and therefore he thinks he needs to retaliate

[Histonet] Disinfecting the Cryostat

Hello again.going thru the new CAP checklist, we have found that if the cryostat is used on a daily basis it should be disinfected at least once a week. My question is how are others doing this disinfection without compromising the use during the day, Thanks again Amy Johnson

[Histonet] Frozen section staining line

How are labs out there labeling their frozen section staining line? Do you label each coplin jar individually or can there be some way to combine the labeling? Thanks Amy Johnson Associates in Pathology ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Gi Biopsies and the Tissue Tek VIP

Can anyone out there help me figure out what is the shortest amount of time you can process GI biopsies with a Tissue Tek VIP? Thanks Amy Johnson Associates in Pathology ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http