Re: [Histonet] Validating a new manual special stain

2020-11-07 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
e for your validations is perfectly acceptable.  Write that up, have the medical director review the slides and sign and date the bottom of the form: "This procedure has been validated and is approved for patient use." Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Pathology So

Re: [Histonet] Cytology (Special stains & IHC)

2020-08-06 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
sible. Doing IHC on Cyto smears using FFPE protocols and FFPE controls is very likely to give you false negative results.  Unless you are doing large volume Cyto, it is very strongly recommended that you do your IHCs for Cyto on the FFPE cell block. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP

Re: [Histonet] plural fluid prep

2019-12-23 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
growth. So  my advice is:  don't add anything to it, keep it in the fridge, and it will last many months!! Beth Cox, SCT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC From: Michelle Jamison To:"histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Subject: [Histonet] plural fluid prep Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; cha

Re: [Histonet] Histonet,

2018-04-26 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
Lisa, I have sent you a booklet on detailed Cell Block procedures as an attachment in a separate email --  if anyone else is interested in a copy, please email me directly. Thanks Beth Cox, SCT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC -- Message

[Histonet] PAP staining quality

2016-02-04 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
date? Is the bulk stored with light exposure? I think fixing your EA will fix all the other problems. 2. The other question I have regards your alcohol. Have you changed types/brands? Pap staining is very delicate and the different alcohols used can make a big difference. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT

Re: [Histonet] Pathology labs using Premier for staffing

2015-10-15 Thread Beth Cox via Histonet
comparing you to other AP only databases. There are no labs I am aware of which have Histo and Cyto in separate cost centers, so Premier would likely be unable to give you comparison data that way. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Pathology Solutions, Inc Message: 10 Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:18:39

[Histonet] Re: QIHC exam

2014-10-21 Thread Beth Cox
Amylin, The Michigan Society of Histotechnologists has Study Workbook for the QIHC exam. It was written to cover all the things you need to study for the exam (and avoids the things not covered on the exam). To order, go to mihisto.org cost:$20 Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC

[Histonet] Re: Ventana Ultraview users

2014-07-10 Thread Beth Cox
(bonus: also validates the control at the same time) This way we only run three slides for each validation to get the required number of tissues - big difference in workload and cost! Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Pathology Solutions, Inc

[Histonet] RE: HTL Certification

2014-05-22 Thread Beth Cox
. It has forms and charts to lead you through all your study. It will help you understand the info, much better than just memorizing. I think the cost is $25. you can order one at: www.mihisto.org Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Vagabond Histotech

[Histonet] Anyone in Uganda??

2014-03-23 Thread Beth Cox
Is there anyone on the Histonet in Uganda?? I have questions regarding licensing/certification/training for lab people there. Please feel free to contact me directly. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Re: Cornflaking

2014-03-13 Thread Beth Cox
. Think about things that would affect the section - for example, are you using a different brand of blade on the microtome? Hope this helps, Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Message: 15 Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:59:06 -0400 From: sris...@mail.holyname.org Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: Cornflaking artifact

[Histonet] Re: Staining on Alcohol Fixed Smears

2013-12-17 Thread Beth Cox
I'm sorry, I have no experience with acetone fixed smears. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Vagabond Histotech On 12/17/2013 8:40 AM, Susan Foreman wrote: What info do you guys have on acetone fixed smears? Specifically, having trouble getting PAX5 (nuclear) to show good signal without chewing up

[Histonet] Re: Staining on Alcohol Fixed Smears

2013-12-16 Thread Beth Cox
, and these changes need to be accounted for. In my research on alcohol fixed smears, I found that most antibodies perform best with some antigen retrieval, often gentler than formalin tissues require. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Vagabond Histotech -- Message: 4 Date: Mon, 16

[Histonet] Re: Staining on Alcohol Fixed Smears

2013-12-14 Thread Beth Cox
'adjustments' for the antibodies you requested. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Vagabond Histotech On 12/14/2013 12:00 PM, histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu wrote: Message: 4 Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:25:08 +0200 From: Levi Friedlevi.fr...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Staining on Alcohol

[Histonet] Re: Cytopathology Quest - alcohols

2013-10-15 Thread Beth Cox
is true for absolute methyl alcohol. Beth Cox, SCT/HTL(ASCP)QIHC -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 20:52:25 + From: Ian R Bernard ibern...@uab.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cytopathology Quest. To: Fimbres, Amber afimb

RE: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher SlideMate slide printer also using Thermo slides?

2012-10-11 Thread Beth Cox
. Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor St Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood, KY Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are those sites using the Thermo Fisher Slide Mateslide printer also using Thermo slides? To: Elizabeth Chlipalal...@premierlab.com, 'Harrison, Sandra C.' sandra.harris

[Histonet] Re: Histonet QIHC

2012-02-09 Thread Beth Cox
to antigen retrieval, there are quite a few questions relating to that. Also, understand how to do the calculations for dilutions and titrations. You can expect a couple oddball questions about IHC on cytology preps and frozen sections. Good Luck! Beth Cox, HTL/SCT(ASCP)QIHC

[Histonet] Re: Non-gyn cytology prep - amount processed?

2008-12-11 Thread Beth Cox
, thrombin-prothrombin, or albumin clot. Beth Cox, SCT/HT(ASCP) _ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:10:31 -0800 From: cathy.crump...@tuality.org Subject: [Histonet] Non-gyn cytology prep - amount processed? To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID