[Histonet] HSV

Dear all, Is there anyone out there that has a good HSV control block that they could spare? I'm sorry but I don't have anything to trade since we only have small biopsy specimens. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937

[Histonet] CMV

Does anyone have a good CMV control block they would be willing to share? Thanks Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

[Histonet] job opening

We have a Histotech position open in a GI lab located outside Dayton Ohio. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows so you can actually see outside! You must be HT (ASCP) certified or eligible and have

Re: [Histonet] Cameras in the Laboratory

If you could share the responses you get I'd appreciate it. We just built a new facility. There are cameras everywhere. They are in the lab and I hate them but you soon forget that they are there. They cover almost all of the lab. There is a small area that isn't covered and we call it the

Re: [Histonet] Eosin on processor for biopsies

We have put eosin in the last alcohol on the processor for years. It stays in the esophageal biopsies just fine. Linda -Original Message- From: Cassie P. Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:25 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthw

[Histonet] Job opening Dayton Oh

We're looking for a stand out Histology Technician. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company with a brand new facility. To be successful in this job you must be focused, methodical, precise and able to work collaboratively with a variety of groups. You mus

[Histonet] job opening

We have an opening for a Histology Technician. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows! You must be Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologi

[Histonet] job opening

We're looking for a Histology Technician, who will prepare histology slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination by staff pathologists. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows! You must b

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

years I really haven't thought it out farther than that. Linda -Original Message- From: Gudrun Lang [mailto:gu.l...@gmx.at] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 11:55 AM To: Blazek, Linda Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology L

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

om: Gudrun Lang [mailto:gu.l...@gmx.at] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 4:19 AM To: Blazek, Linda Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology Linda, How do you handle this key figure of discrepancies? Have you set a cut-off (per person, per da

Re: [Histonet] QM Dashboard

Terri, I completely agree with you on the recut issue but I separate the recuts by Quality Issue and just a deeper section. If a section is folded, has chatter or some other quality issue then I think it needs addressed as a Quality Management issue. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manage

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Also a discrepancy between the number of pieces that are dictated at gross as being in a cassette compared to what is found in the cassette at embedding. You can record the number of blocks that need re-embedded and the number of slide recuts needed a month. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Path

Re: [Histonet] Slide printer and cassette label

Karen, We print an average of 150 blocks a day and 250+ slides a day. We have 2 cassette printers and 1 slide printer. We have had them for several years now. They are Primera printers purchased from Creative Waste Solutions. https://cwsincorp.com/ We have had excellent results with them bot

Re: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

I've used the Primera slide printer since it came out. I like it a lot. It needs it's maintenance kept up like anything else but other than cleaning the rollers there is very little else that needs cleaning. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specia

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 13 histology hacks

I really take exception to those finding fault with this book! Maybe another word other than hack would have made some people feel better but we all know the intent. Stating that "many of the fixes or secrets described are because some hack failed to do her/his job at an earlier step in the pr

Re: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book

I agree with Terri! We have a newly registered tech and several of us "oldies" and it started a great dialog on tips we have run across in the years. The book has some things we had forgotten too! We all have been enjoying reading and adding little comments. Since we are a GI lab it was grea

[Histonet] counters

Good morning. Does anyone have a picture of a curved counter top for use with the microtome? I thought I had one but can't seem to find it. Thanks! Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespeci

Re: [Histonet] cassette printers - multi color cassettes and network ready-

Cheryl, We use the Primera printer and have had great success with it. It's small and reliable. You can get it from http://cwsincorp.com/ Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialis

Re: [Histonet] looking for a slider printer

Blanca, We have had the Primera Slide printer for several years now. It's a great small footprint printer and easily connects to our LIS. Check with Creative Waste Solutions. http://cwsincorp.com/ They sell them. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Dig

Re: [Histonet] solvent recyclers

I have had the recycler from CBG for years and it's been a great workhorse! Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: Lauren Sweeney via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsou

Re: [Histonet] Bob Richmond

Happy retirement Dr. Richmond! Just don't retire from the histonet! We need you. I too have a wonderful Samurai collection that someday I'll hand down to a "newbie" that will just scratch their head and say "really" Your advice and humor have been appreciated (and collected) more than

Re: [Histonet] cassette printer additional request

We have the Primera Signature Cassette printer and like it a lot. Support is excellent but we haven't needed it much. Set up is easy. Printing is very good. We also have their slide printer that is interfaced with our LIS. It's sold by Creative Waste Solutions. http://cwsincorp.com/ If yo

[Histonet] Excelsior AS

Does anyone have any experience using this processor? Could you share with me the good and/or bad you have experienced? Thanks in advance! :) Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecia

Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

Try the BioCare antibody. It's excellent. -Original Message- From: Nirmala Srishan via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 1:43 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Since, Cell Marque H. Pylori is not

[Histonet] new lab

Hi all, It's finally official. We will be building a new facility with ground breaking in the spring! I have seen the drawings for the designated area in the new building for the histology lab. Now I could use any suggestions that you all may have in designing a new lab. Thanks in advance!

[Histonet] rotomat

Good morning, Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the Hanel Rotomat slide storage system? Thanks, Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

[Histonet] expiration dates

Does anyone see an expiration date printed on their can of Freeze Spray? I was told by the company I purchase mine from that it was not needed because it was "not a medical device". Thanks Linda ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.e

Re: [Histonet] Job opportunity in Colorado-

I'm sorry, I can't resist. I guess it's just too close to vacation time... How strong do you have to be? -Original Message- From: Taylor Rinaldi via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 12:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sub

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 140, Issue 6 Specimen loss

Dear Mr. Cantankerous, :) So how would you gross a colon biopsy that was <0.1 cm and probably mucus? -Original Message- From: Steve McClain [mailto:ste...@mcclainlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 1:47 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histonet Diges

Re: [Histonet] IHC repeat rate

I would think that it would really depend on if it is a repeat due to an instrument problem or a human error. I think that if a vendor says that a 5% repeat rate is acceptable for their instrument I would look for another vendor. -Original Message- From: Terri Braud [mailto:tbr...@holy

Re: [Histonet] de-waxing protocol on instruments just fact finding

Rachel, We dewax off line. We use the same protocol that we do for any other staining; 3 min in 3 changes of xylene (we use a xylene substitute though), 3 min in 2 changes of 100% alcohol and one 3 min in 95%. We use BioCare's IntelliPath immuno stainer. It is a completely open system. Al

[Histonet] plants in the lab

Happy Friday all! Does anyone have documentation of the benefit of having plants in the lab? I know this was discusses quite a while ago but I can't find references for it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda ___ Histonet mailing list Histo

[Histonet] RE: Nuclear "Artifact"

The first place I would look is to what may be happening before they reach me. If it's only one site with an issue, it sounds more like an issue at collection. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On

RE: [Histonet] Orange peel for GMS

Our blue cheese GMS would make you never want to eat it again! Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 11:21 AM To: Piche, Jessica; 'T William

RE: [Histonet] BS in Histotechnology

Fortunately times have changed. The person I replaced in the late 70's early 80's had been brought in from the hospital laundry and was "trained". They were still pouring embedding molds then. She did a beautiful job at cutting and staining H&E slides and 2 or 3 specials but that was all ther

[Histonet] job opening

I'm posting this for Matt . And it is a great place to work! Linda Hey All We have a full time position now open at the Dayton Children's Hospital. This is a small lab, we process between 15 and 50 blocks per day. Pay will be determined according to experience. Must be certified or certified e

RE: [Histonet] Controls:

Look at one under the scope! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Stedman, Nancy Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 1:30 PM To: James Watson; 'Jb'; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [H

[Histonet] RE: need light for flotation bath

I found them at Lowe's. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Preiszner, Johanna Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 10:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] need light for fl

RE: [Histonet] Receipt of specimens

I actually use three different times for tracking since it means different things to different people. I track collection to sign out, received in the lab to sign out, and report ready to sign out. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cassette Labeler

I've had mine longer than that and don't have a problem. I have a feeling that you may need a bit of service on it. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tony Auge Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2

[Histonet] RE: Cassette Labeler

I second that! I love mine. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Helen Fedor Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 12:25 PM To: Debbie Granato; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE

[Histonet] CCK testing

Dear all, If there is anyone that is doing crystal identification in bile fluid could you contact me off list? Thanks, Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

[Histonet] RE: Slide and cassette labelers

You might also look at the Primera printers sold by Creative Waste Solutions. I have both the slide and cassette printer and like them both. They are nice and compact. http://cwsincorp.com/ Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 39

[Histonet] control

Hello all, I was wondering if there is anyone that may have a positive HSV control that they would be willing to share. I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance, Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestives

[Histonet] RE: Angle of Wrist/Hands Using Microtome?

My two cents... # 2 Keep your wrist straight. (you may get rich if you get enough 2 cents!) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:33 PM To:

RE: [Histonet] Re: Flames at embedding centers

Since the break room was right across the hall from the histology lab, we use to clear off a counter to put all the food for our potlucks. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sanders, Jeanine

RE: [Histonet] Re: Flames at embedding centers

"It would be interesting to create an album of memoirs to share with our younger generations." Calling Sally, calling Sally. this is a good one for you to start! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On

RE: [Histonet] Flames at embedding centers

We're well preserved! -Original Message- From: Horn, Hazel V [mailto:hor...@archildrens.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:23 PM To: 'Paula Pierce'; Blazek, Linda; Jay Lundgren; Ludlow Patricia Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Flam

RE: [Histonet] Flames at embedding centers

Grinning and remembering the "good old days". What's more fun is the look of horror on the faces of the young ones when they hear it! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jay Lundgren Sent: Tue

[Histonet] microwave

Dear all, Is there anyone out there doing microwave processing of GI biopsies? What are you using and what are the pros and cons of what your choice of instruments has been? Thanks in advance! Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc

RE: [Histonet] Solvent Recyclers

CBG http://www.cbgtechnologies.com/ Completely dependable. I've had mine for years with no problems at all. It runs forever! Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Maryann Deathridge S

[Histonet] RE: H Pylori IHC

You might find that the financial impact wouldn't be that great. There is a reason they are doing an EGD, most commonly for gastritis which is a valid reason to look for H pylori. There is a pretty standard list of ICD 9 codes that would trigger the justification for doing an H pylori. Also,

RE: [Histonet] RE: New CPT Codes for IHC

Joyce -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Horn, Hazel V Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 3:45 PM To: 'Weems, Joyce K.'; 'Andrew Horvath'; 'Adesupo, Adesuyi (Banjo)'; histonet@lists.utsouthwest

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

41 in histology 32 registered. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 6:00 AM To: Douglas Porter; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Hi

[Histonet] RE: Recycled or not? NO PHI

I agree with Tom. With the exception of self-inflicted issues we also have not had any issues with recycling our reagents. We check each batch as it is recycled. We also don't have a problem with fumes. (And our pathologists are fussy) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@list

RE: [Histonet] Basement Lab

The life of a basement lab rat isn't all bad! We don't hear thunder storms. We are probably be safe from tornados, hurricanes and will have lots of company if one does come by. Usually no one wants to go to the basement. There are no windows so there isn't any of the outside world distractio

RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitute for processing GI biopsies

Lori, We use Formula 83 from CBG for both processing and staining. We have used this for years with no problem for our GI biopsies. It wouldn't do any good to share my processing schedule with you though since we have a different processor. If you want to talk or any further information feel

[Histonet] RE: Retirement

Congratulations on your retirement! May you enjoy your time and remember you're supposed to take a picture of the sunrise on your first day of retirement! And personally I don't think vendors are frowned upon. They are full of wise info. What's frowned upon is blatant advertising. Even the

RE: [Histonet] GI Biopsies

3 levels - 1 slide -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of imhype...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:30 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] GI Biopsies Good afte

RE: [Histonet] Mailing Freebie

You're supposed to stick it on your phone and put your money in it. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joellewea...@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 12:32 PM To: Goins, Tresa; histonet

RE: [Histonet] Cost per test

You might want to get ahold of Tim Morken also. He has a great spreadsheet. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 1:47 PM To: hist

[Histonet] 88342 - again

Good morning, Has anyone seen or know anything yet as to how insurances are paying for multiple 88342's on a case for non-Medicare patients? It seems as though no one yet is sure what is going on. Thanks, Linda ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@list

[Histonet] RE: New GHS labels

Here is what I have in my notes for the new standards. I think you're probably safe with what you currently have as long as you've don't the training that should have been done by Dec 1st 2013. The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time employers must have

RE: [Histonet] Purple haze on H&E slides

Haley, We use Leica's Selectech also and occasionally have the same issue. I don't think your ETOH after the eosin is a problem. If you add a 95% you will leach out the eosin a bit. I think you should add another 15 - 30 seconds in the acid alcohol. One of the things we find here though is

[Histonet] RE: IHC

I second this! Since I've not worked with animal tissue I didn't know quite how to respond to the question but in regards to flexibility, ease of use and unquestionably remarkable support I would not hesitate to check into the Intellipath FLX. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pa

RE: [Histonet] Histology and hip replacement

That's what I was going to suggest. "open a drawer and put a tray or board on it" We do that any way as a place to set the slides and other paraphernalia that you may need. It keeps from having to reach over or around. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) GI Pathology of Dayton Phone: (937) 396-262

RE: [Histonet] Safety items

If it isn't documented it isn't done! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 11:09 AM To: 'Eytalis, Robert A'; Anne Murvosh; Amber McKenzie; histo

Re: [Histonet] OT: RE: wax on the floors

om: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Blazek, Linda > [lbla...@digestivespecialists.com] > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:32 PM > To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' > Subject: [Histonet] RE: wax on the f

[Histonet] RE: wax on the floors

I'm still looking for Bruce the stripper! We use to use a paraffin floor scraper kind of like a scraper on the end of a broom stick but somehow it disappeared. We now use a paraffin scrapper that is much easier on the floor. The one designed for scrapping the floor had a blade that had a tend

[Histonet] RE: 2014 IHC CPT coding

88342 for the first IHC antibody then 88343 for subsequent antibodies on the SAME SLIDE is my understanding. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard Sent: Tuesday, December

RE: [Histonet] Yahoo link

Wow! And I've survived 40 years with only 2 "nicks" in this perilous field! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cristi Rigazio Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 11:41 AM To: Mike Tighe Cc: histo

[Histonet] job opening Dayton Oh area

Come join our team! We have an opening for a full time tech to perform all routine tissue processing embedding, cutting and staining, perform a minimum number of special stains and re-cuts, perform immuno stains on an automated immuno stainer, also perform histology lab maintenance to include

RE: [Histonet] India Ink for inking surgical margin borders

LOL It's Friday... I can't resist! You SUED India Ink? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of wanda.sm...@hcahealthcare.com Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 11:38 AM To: ecre...@cmbla

[Histonet] RE: Pathology charges

I know you have to have the correct ICD-9 codes attached but have not heard of pre-authorization. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Maray Weirauch Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:13 PM T

RE: [Histonet] Lab Chairs

Mercedes Medical has something like that too. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Roberta Horner Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 10:06 AM To: Rathborne, Toni; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu S

RE: [Histonet] The Good Old Days...

al Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:33 AM To: Blazek, Linda; Victor A. Tobias; Cristi Rigazio; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE:

RE: [Histonet] The Good Old Days...

How many can strop a knife? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor A. Tobias Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 2:01 PM To: Cristi Rigazio; Davis, Cassie Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Re: bunsen burner at the embedding center

Lots of us and we survived! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim Tournear Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 1:55 PM To: Paula Sicurello Cc: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Bob Richmond Subj

RE: [Histonet] RE: bunsen burner at the embedding center

Embedding center? We had to pour melted paraffin into metal grid molds. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of O'Donnell, Bill Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 10:09 AM To: Weems, Joyce K.; 'Edwar

RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT

Wow René, I didn't realize you had such a demeaning and disrespected career. I have been in this profession for almost 40 years. I have worked for some of the greatest pathologists you could ask for. They have respected me, asked my opinions and shared a great deal of time at the microscope w

[Histonet] RE: Labels for outside blocks

I do the same thing. Adding a couple of drops of paraffin over the label has worked for us for years. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10

RE: [Histonet] (no subject)

Hi, I understand using lean at the embedding center but when it comes to the little things like the types of forceps it may be best to let the techs use what works best for them. Everyone's hands are different and the feel of the forceps in their hands and dexterity come into play here. If you

[Histonet] RE: Accessioning specimes

We label both the paperwork and the container with the surgical number. We get Avery labels that are four across and have a program set up to print batches of consecutive numbers four across. We keep our embedding logs in the computer. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor Email: lbla...

RE: [Histonet] Block labeling

Put a label on the back of the block and then a couple of drops of paraffin. It acts like glue! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Patrick Laurie Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 12:00 PM To: hist

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

I don't think it's a matter of being reasonable or not, though I think 26 blocks is a bit high. The major issue is taking away the discretion of the tech to make a decision as to the quality of the slide they are producing. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthweste

Re: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

>From a managers point of view, whoin my opinion that is a poor way to try to >cut expenses. It will only lead to recuts and possible loss of important >tissue. For the techs to understand the necessity to conserve is important but >the tech needs to use their discretion as to when a blade needs

RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle

Carla, We use Formula 83 in the clean cycle. We do change it more often than you would xylene though. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11

RE: [Histonet] Formula 83: xylene substitute

Kiran, We use Formula 83 on both staining and processing without any problem at all. You have to watch and either rotate or change your last Formula 83s on the stain line because you can't tell if there is water in it like you can with xylene. We also use CBG's recycler to recycle Formula 83 w

RE: [Histonet] HIER pressure cookers....

I second that! Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

[Histonet] RE: Primera slide printer

Bea, You can use need to use the clipped corner slides. The best ones are the Epic Scientific slides available from CWS, Inc or the clipped corner Tanner slides available from Mercedes Medical. I'm sure others carry them also. These are the only two slides I've found that work really well in

RE: [Histonet] slide printer

Jennifer, I have the Primera Signature Slide printer made by Primera Technology and sold by Creative Waste Solutions. http://cwsincorp.com/ I really like it. You can use it as a stand-alone or connected to your APLIS. It's compact and works very well. You can print your slides with a color b

[Histonet] RE: Biocare Decloaker Nx Gen

We have used the Decloaking Chamber for several years now and have had excellent results. The nicest thing is that there is consistency and reliability. Each run will be the same as the one previous and having the ability to use the USB stick for documentation of time, pressure and temperature

[Histonet] RE: Tracking OR specimens

Michelle, We have a check sheet that has all cases scheduled for the day. There is a place to log how many specimens were collected for each case. If there were no specimens collected then that is logged also. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Messa

[Histonet] RE: DAB source needed

I have retired from shoveling but try Bio Care for your DAB. They have a very nice one. Also if you find someone to shovel send them my way! Although Wisconsin to Ohio might be tricky. But thanks for sending the snow our way. :) Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor Email: lbla...

[Histonet] RE: Type I Water

I have used tap water without any problems. The only thing is you need to be sure you clean your waterbath well at the end of the day and dry it out. What I experienced was hard water residue on the waterbath. Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [m

RE: [Histonet] Xylene Substitutes

We have used Formula 83 from CBG for years with excellent results. We use it for processing and staining. We also recycle it making the cost very low. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Des

RE: [Histonet] Joe Nocito's request -- oh my!

I figured it was a test to see who would go on a rant! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Tarango Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 2:42 PM To: Cheryl Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Space requirements for AP lab

LOL I think if you have to ask then there isn't enough room! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bitting, Angela K. Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 3:37 PM To: jmasla...@stpetes.org; Histon

RE: [Histonet] H&E Question

I second this one! Been there! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lynette Pavelich Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:35 PM To: Goins, Tresa; Jaclyn Pitts; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] slide and cassette labeler

Mary, Look into Primera Technologies. They have a slide printer that would be ideal for your situation. The distributer for them is Creative Waste Solutions http://cwsincorp.com/ Talk to Rex. We've had the slide printer for a while now and really like it. Rumor has it that they may be comi

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