Re: [Histonet] Testing for hires

Melt down old blocks, have them embed and cut them. Evaluate their time and technique. You could also do a working interview where a tech shows them around but has them cut and embed a few current tissues while watching. Thanks Anne Anne Murvosh Histology Technician

[Histonet] Resumes for laboratory

I wanted to update my resume just to have in case of emergency. I have not done one in many years, and I know some formatting has changed. Does anyone have a good template that relates to the laboratory? Thanks Anne Anne Murvosh Histology Technician Three Locations

[Histonet] MOHS scheduling

I was wondering, for those doing Mohs cases, how far apart you schedule your patients, and if you do them throughout the day or just in am or pm. Thanks Anne Anne Murvosh Histology Technician Three Locations to Serve YOU! Spokane Valley Nort

[Histonet] Small processors

We are looking forward to ordering a new or used processor. We have the Sakura VIP5 however, I was wondering if there were smaller processors out there. We only do a max of about 60 skin specimens and the VIP is a bit large for that quantity. I would say a max of 100 specimens for future growth.

Re: [Histonet] Cryostat anti-roll plate

We have 3 new leicas and we constantly have to adjust them. They creep forward so much that I just automatically know to roll it slightly back after every 4 specimens or so. The new leica designs are just bad and customer service is even worse. We have to use the plate as we do Mohs specimens an

[Histonet] Once-a-month job opportunity

We have a position available that is just once-a-month in Walla Walla, Washington. This is a good position for someone retired or free on a Friday who wants some extra cash and lives in Walla Walla or nearby Tri-cities Washington. The hours are 7:30 am to when Mohs is completed between 12-1:00 p

[Histonet] Stain line order

When doing frozen section staining for Mohs we have DI water and don't need a clearing agent. I am helping set up someone who is using tap water and needs to clear it. They mentioned that they used to clear first, rinse, then use bluing. I thought it was the opposite after heme. Rinse, bluing, r

[Histonet] Mohs Tech Wage?

We are trying to hire a part-time Mohs technician in Washington state that is a train on the job. I feel like the wage is too low, what are beginning Mohs techs making if they are not a histology tech? Thanks Anne HIPAA Confidentiality Notice: The information and documents accompanying this e-m

[Histonet] Formalin question

I was wondering if 10% formalin needed to be kept in a flammable cabinet. We never have before, but I wondered if we were doing it wrong or if regulations have changed. Thanks Anne Murvosh HT. HIPAA Confidentiality Notice: The information and documents accompanying this e-mail may contain con

[Histonet] Cryostats for Mohs specimens

We are shopping for a new cryostat; has anyone used the Tanner Scientific (r) TN50 cryostat? Can you let me know if you like it. We are unhappy with the new Leica's. We are also looking at the Avantik ones as well. Any input is helpful; this is for Mohs specimens so they need to cut well and be

[Histonet] Mart-1 rapid test for Mohs specimens

I'm working up a price comparison for NovoDiax's rapid 10 minute Mart- 1 stain for melanoma on Mohs specimens. The doctors would like me to price shop but I only know of 40 minute stains which is too long. Does anyone know of any other companies running a rapid 10-15 minute Mart- 1 stain? Thanks

[Histonet] Frozen tissue

I'm testing a faster Mart 1 for melanoma on Mohs specimens. Its been a while since I've done any frozen tissue IHC stains and I can't remember the fixation to keep it viable for testing the next day, or same day but later on. Will it hold up if fixed in acetone and dried or do I need to refriger

[Histonet] Xylene recycle

I'm looking to switch from a disposal pick-up to recycling of Xylene. Can anyone tell me some companies that offer a recycling unit. The catch is we don't have very much so I need something for a small lab. Thanks Anne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Processor

I have a back-up processor we keep filled for a back-up and if we have an extra run. However with lower volumes lately we aren't using it. I was just wondering about the paraffin in particularly. Does anyone know if you are not using it how long it can stay there (its heated) before changing out

[Histonet] Formaldehyde test kit question

We switched formalin neutralizing solution and I bought the Quantofix formaldehyde test kit to make sure it's working, however it does not mention what color is acceptable for neutralization. The options are 0-10-20- up to 200 MG/L. should it be "0" for acceptable dumping? Also the instructions

[Histonet] Xylene and Formalin monitoring

Just need a refresher on formalin and xylene monitoring regulations. Do we still have to do a 15 minute and 8 hour testing on both xylene and formalin, or can we just do the 8 hour. I wasn't sure if the regulations have changed or not. Thanks Anne ___

[Histonet] Yearly review

Hey everyone, does the yearly employee competency assessments need to be kept for just 2 years or for the entire time an employee is there. I have some old ones I want to toss, but I just wanted to be sure. Thanks Anne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] Help to interview new employees for the first time

I'm not sure if this is an option, but we used to melt down old blocks and make the HT embed and cut them. This showed us how good and quick they were and if they actually new what they were doing. Anne -Original Message- From: Blanca Lopez via Histonet Sent: Thursday, September 12, 20

[Histonet] Grossing large ellipse melanomas

We are starting to keep our melanomas in-house now that we have a better processor, however I could use some tips or tricks on cutting large fatty skin ellipse specimens. My problem I think, is too small a knife, the specimens are not cutting even and the fat is getting in the way. So any sugges

[Histonet] Gout specimens

I haven't done a gout specimen in years, I remember the processing part, not remembering the Staining part. Could someone please send me your gout protocol? Thanks Anne Murvosh HT ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists

[Histonet] Processors

Can anyone recommend a processor for a smaller lab. I need one for about 150 to 200 specimens. It can be a floor model or tabletop preferably a used model. Processing skin specimens only, I currently have a leica TP 1020. Venders welcome to reply. Thanks for your input, Anne

[Histonet] Temp employees

Does anyone know of a company that provides temp employees for a Mohs technician? We need to cover someone for a little over a month in February or March of next year. Thanks Anne Murvosh ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http:

[Histonet] CEU's

I was wondering if college classed not related to histology counted for continuing education. I'm going back to school and although I think science classes would count, I wasn't sure about a math or English class. Does anyone know for sure. Thanks Anne __

[Histonet] Slide disposal

When disposing of slides after the 10 period is up, what is everyone doing to protect patient confidentiality? In the old days we would just put packing tape around the box and toss. With patient names on the slides and sometimes specimen location on the new labels I'm wondering how to dispose o

Re: [Histonet] Pathology Ladder System

If you don't already have it you may want to offer a shift differential for very early or late shifts and weekends. This makes it a little easier to hire for and keep people on the harder shifts. Anne -Original Message- From: Steve via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

[Histonet] Spill kits

Do spill kits need to be out where anyone can see them, or can I put it in a cupboard with a sign on the door? I need to move mine and there's very little room. Thanks Anne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsou

[Histonet] Hoods

We had an inspection from the fire department recently and they said we need to have the exhaust from the fume hood checked annually. Does anyone know who does that? The people that do our P.M. on our machines say they don't, so who would? Thanks Anne _

Re: [Histonet] PAS Stain

estern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] PAS Stain I cannot believe any scientist would advocate such a non-uniform method as spitting on a slide. Buy a bottle of what ever enzyme and use a reproducible buffer and temperature. Geoff On 5/5/2016 3:19 PM, Anne Murvosh via Histonet wrote: > Yes, spitting

Re: [Histonet] PAS Stain

Yes, spitting is the tried and true way to do it. Not to mention no measuring and cheaper. The reason we switched to a powder is because I just don't spit well I used to have someone do it for me cause I would end up drooling. YUCK! The best way to find out is do the amylase method and the spi

[Histonet] Height regulations

Putting in some lower shelving for storage and I can't remember the height regulation for keeping stuff off the floor. I tried to google it, it must be buried in some government doc. Please Help? Thanks Anne ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.u