[Histonet] De-mummification procedure?

Hi and help? A tech on another forum is dealing with a catastrophe. Does anyone have the glycerin de-mummification procedure? Haven’t used it in decades but with what those samples went through it may be their last chance as any sort of readable slides. TIA!! Cheryl Please excuse

[Histonet] Name of dna reference lab please?

Hi guys, What’s the name of the reference lab that does genotype get to rule out block contamination? I don’t need it yet but want it listed as a ref lab should we ever need it!! TIA Cheryl Please excuse typos-sent from a phone. ___ Histonet

[Histonet] Increased background and Dako artisan

Hi guys- Does anyone have a reference for how long the Dako Artisan refrigerated kits can be at room temp? Also - having inconsistent increase in background in GMS. Not sure if it’s the slides or the kit. We’ve heard about the methenamine shortage - do y’all know anything more about this

[Histonet] PathCentre (ThermoShandon) protocols - help?

Help?  Starting a refurbished PathCentre and was hoping someone could share a biopsy protocol for xylene processing?  Routine human biopsies with specials and some IHC and molecular down the road. Open to all -  Much appreciated!! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)

[Histonet] startup lab validation materials - suggestions welcome!

Hi Guys - working with a little lab and we're starting from four walls and a floor.  It is a human tissue lab but we won't have access to human tissues until everything is set up and validated. I've read everything I can find- any thoughts on how to obtain tissues to test from processing

[Histonet] Is there a way to orient FFPE sections with an indicator that remains visible post staining?

Hi everyone- We have a researcher who needs to put multiple samples in one block for quality and cost control.  There are four different samples per tissue and they've been processed differently but all are FFPE.   Is there a way to put an orientation mark in the block that transfers to the

[Histonet] Cost per slide accounting (Rene Buss?)

Hi guys - have a lecture to prep for PA students and hope to impress on them their part in quality and cost control. Does anyone have a cool visual chart or metric that drills down including CPT reimbisrsement through cost per block/slide with tech and PA time in the production accounting?

[Histonet] Alcian Blue digested w Hyaluronidase - any alternatives?

Help?   we have a student with one of the online schools and we're doing specials like it is 1972.  She has to do a Al Blue 2.5 w Hyaluronidase digestion.   We haven't done this since the development of clinical IHC two dozen years ago - Is there any other way to acheive this outcome on a colon

[Histonet] Seeking a Microm HM450 - vendors welcome to respond

Histonetters - seeking to purchase two Microm HM 450 sliding microtomes.   Need a vendor contact, please?  Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)  Operations, ADG Houston 281.661.1825 x 102 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Specialty tech position - Dallas area - ASAP

Good morning 'netters! My sister lab is seeking a specialty histotech - more in line with research type work.   Day shift, flexible hours and VERY well compensated.   Will need to start quickly ( in 2-4 weeks). Frozen section work with a dissection microscope, IHC and some routine and specials

[Histonet] What can y’all tell me about StatLabs new ihc

Hi guys - has anybody done a demo or stepped up as an early adopter? Super curious... Cheryl Please excuse typos-sent from a phone. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] procedure for peripheral nerve damage

A client wants us to start reading peripheral neuropathy biopsies.   Hoping I don't have to start from scratch - anyone have processing and prep procedures including cutting protocols? Much appreciated!! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)  Houston TX  ___

[Histonet] Job - seeking hist lead or supervisor- Houston Tx

Hi Guys-  The happiest and prosperous New Year to you all! We're still seeking a Histology lab lead (to be developed into supervisor) or someone who has supervisory experience looking for a nice new job. Private Pathology-only reference lab.Derm and increasing GI and Uro specimen typesGreat work

[Histonet] Houston area PRN grosser - weekday afternoons

Hi 'Netters -  We're looking for a grossing tech for our South Houston laboratory.   Must be CLIA eligible (complex specimens) and strong preference for someone with experience.   The work is mostly biopsies and template-driven. Great crew, beautiful clean facilities-- it's a good extra income

[Histonet] Lead/Supervisor Histo position in Houston

Hi Guys- We are still looking for the right fit for my skin/gi reference lab in Houston.    Recently moved to newly built facilities in the south end.  BeAuTiFuL!!  Really functional. We're about to step into our next development and need a solid knowlegable team player to support the lab

[Histonet] Seeking a supervisor in Houston

Private reference lab -- pathology only -- seeking strong skills and a kind demeanor for a new position. We've grown fast and it's time for an in-department supervisor. Will need to bring some strong skills and grossing experience to support a team of 4 fairly new techs (less than five

[Histonet] Still looking for a Lead Tech for my happy little reference lab -

Hi Guys- Seeking a registered HT with at least 5 years of clinical bench experience.   Grossing eligible (we'll teach if you haven't learned it yet) Give me a shout for more details! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) ADG Pathology Houston TX cke...@adgpath.com  

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

Thanks to those sending me printer information.  There were a couple we didn't know existed ! Cheryl       -Original Message- From: Cheryl via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 12:57 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] cassette

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

What are you using for your cassette printer?  The Leica IP-C is a familiar model but it is SO BiG. We need 3-5 colors of cassettes, and it has to network so we can have multiple users.  We print two lines (number and name) with hopes to go to full bar coding in the near future.  Looking for

[Histonet] Histology Lead position - help!

Houston, we have a problem! We need a Histologist Lead tech.  My acting lead is leaving us to take care of aging family in another state (love that she can make this choice).  This leaves us with a hole in our staff that really needs filled up fast! Have to be gross qualified-- we can teach and

[Histonet] Used Olympus and Nikon microscopes (vendor responses welcome)

Hi guys- Looking for a couple of very clean used Nikon or Olympus pathology light microscopes.  I have a base setup-- need three total. Vendor responses welcome--  Thanks! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc.   ad...@fullstaff.org   https://www.facebook.com/TheHistologyCompany/

[Histonet] HT with grossing credentials - PRN and FT needed

This is for the lab I currently work in -- it's growing fast and we need help! Routine biopsy work from grossing through H with special stains and potentially IHC.   We're building a new lab with a move-in date in March.   It's gonna be beautiful! If you're curious-- shoot me an email/resume

[Histonet] Small private lab seeking histotech with gross qualifications - Wyoming

Hi Guys- Looking for a full time permanent histotech to man a solo lab.  New equipment, reasonable workload.  Coverage for vacation days is arranged.  Give me a shout and I'll share the details! Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc.   ad...@fullstaff.org 800.756.3309 Phone & Fax

[Histonet] short biopsy process for a Tissue Tek VIP -

Help?? Anyone have a good 3-hour process on a VIP they can share?  We're using StatLab reagents and all small biopsy work-- VIP-5 smaller version.  Would love to start from a proven process that's been tweaked to perfection   than start from scratch... thank you!! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)  

[Histonet] PRN or part time in Houston -- ASAP

Hi Histonetters- Happy holidays! Looking for PRN/Part Time for routine histology in Houston (good processing, new tomes --clean biopsy work) in Houston.  The shift will be one or a combo of two shirst:   nights starting around 12M and really early AM (4-5A). We can be flexible depending on your

[Histonet] Job description for a Pathologist (employed, not contracted)

Hi Guys- Looking for a job description for a Pathologist.  Most interested in the odd bits vs. core responsibilities and how much detail goes into the list... Anything you can share would be helpful!! Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc.   ad...@fullstaff.org 800.756.3309 Phone & Fax

[Histonet] Two week temp -- full travel

Hi Guys- Fully funded travel position-- it's short but starts next week.  Two weeks in duration.  All expenses paid.  Early AM private lab.  Embed cut stain. If you're interested-- shoot me a copy of your most recent resume with a phone number and I'll call you with the 'skinny'.  Need at least

[Histonet] How and genetics -

Hi Joe-- are these research protocols or fda approved tests? If you're not charging the patient's insurance you're not restricted to CPT codes for billing. You can CLIENT bill them a reasonable 'per curl' charge or you could bill the handling charge and release the block so they can cut

[Histonet] pH of stainer waste water flow

Hi guys- anyone know the overall pH of waste water coming off an automated stainer? Yeah, I know different models and solutions-- but a general response (acid/base/neutral) for a whole process would be helpful The city tested our run off and after 4+ years with the exact same process our

[Histonet] Position in Eastern PA

  Hi Guys- Looking for a registered tech who is eligible to gross.  Solo tech lab--perfect full time job for an independent soul.  Physician group for a derm practice.  Potential to cross train for Mohs (depending on the candidate).   North of Philadelphia yet within reach of Allentown, and

[Histonet] Short term temp in Texas

Hi Histonetters -- I need a short term histologist (registered) for a three week stint in Texas.  GOOD lab, I'd go do it but the schedule doesn't line up for me :( Everything paid-- please respond via email with your resume.  Starts July 11-- Holler! ad...@fullstaff.org Cheryl Cheryl Kerry,

[Histonet] Two open positions -

Two open positions-- The first one is a solo lab in a really amazing small community - run your own lab! Great equipment, brand new & set up by someone I trust-- Next -a very well run lab needs a supervisor. The manager is a good guy - known him for years. It's a place I'd work--

[Histonet] Received date.

Hi Terri - That list is specific to New York State, no other state is so restrictive, and it doesn't cite 'received date' as a requirement. If you've got all that other stuff-- which is generally included on reagent manufacture labels with minor exception-- I can't think of what value a

[Histonet] received dates no longer required

Hi guys- I'm probably coming in a little late to this conversation. Received dates are no longer required by any of the governing bodies. Haven't been for a while. Opened dates aren't required either, as long as the reagent's performance isn't altered by the mechanical act of opening the

[Histonet] Day shift with sign-on bonus in the Carolinas!

Hi Everyone-- tired of this cold weather?  Want to work a not-too-early day shift? Open day shift position in South Carolina.  Don't rule it out -- if you're curious give me a call.  Complete with sign-on bonus and a good benefit package. Send a current resume or give me a call - Cheryl Cheryl

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 145, Issue 24

Not bleach! It'll change anything with melanin and other cellular component. Try formalin vapor (in a chamber in small batches). Or if you must rinse them, 10% neutral buffered formalin or whatever your original primary fixative was prior to processing. Please excuse typos-sent from a

[Histonet] Epic Beaker

Also interested in responses to the question reqarding Epic Beaker. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Hey guys- Histo Job in NC

Full time with benefits. More info available. Leave a message and I'll call you back - shoot me a resume as it makes the conversation easier!! Cheryl Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc. 281.883.7704 cell. Please excuse typos-sent from a phone.

[Histonet] aqueous mounting media (gelatin)

Hi Jorge- There are numerous commercially prepared aqueous-based mounting medium.  Most clinical versions are used for immunoflorescent staining.  They're ExPEnSiVe!!   When we use them we dip the slide or add a drop or two of the most recent rinse solution.  For our IF mounts (also temporary)

[Histonet] Austin for the summer?

Need a day shift temp. Monday through Friday starting August 3 or 10. 13+ weeks. Holler! Cheryl 281.883.7704 Please excuse typos-sent from a phone. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu