Re: [Histonet] prostate needle bx

Hi Silvia, We process them with the rest of our small stuff. About 3 hours on a Peloris. We get them and process them on an ASAP run to embed cut stain and distribute overnight to be on the pathologists desk at 8. > On Feb 2, 2023, at 7:31 PM, Silvia Bonner via Histonet > wrote: > > Hi

Re: [Histonet] Post a question

Good afternoon, We are set up the same way, but we have a pathologist located at each location. We do have a mix of on site and courier services. When we transport to the hub for crossing we use a large cooler. Thanks Cristi > On Jan 27, 2023, at 1:10 PM, Reilly, Amie via Histonet > wrote:

Re: [Histonet] Dragon

I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in dual

Re: [Histonet] Poll question

Do you mean between specimens or per shift? Thanks Cristi Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Charles Riley via Histonet > wrote: > > How often does everyone clean their water-bath? > > -- > > Charles Riley BS HT, HTL(ASCP)CM > > Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs >

[Histonet] Benchmarks for Reprocessing

> Good afternoon Fellow histonetters! > > I was wondering if there are any tertiary institutions out there that have > set a benchmark for reprocessing tissue? We tend to be less than 1%, but > would love to see what others think is reasonable. > > Thanks for the feedback and hope you all

[Histonet] Benchmarks for Reprocessing

Good afternoon Fellow histonetters! I was wondering if there are any tertiary institutions out there that have set a benchmark for reprocessing tissue? We tend to be less than 1%, but would love to see what others think is reasonable. Thanks for the feedback and hope you all are having an

Re: [Histonet] Breast lumpectomy fixation

PAs and pathologists are the only ones that gross them, we have six hours of formalin on the processing schedule to ensure we meet the minimum fixation time and Saturdays are rotated to ensure we never exceed 72 hours. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2018, at 6:38 PM, Bob Richmond via

[Histonet] Beaker, Sendouts and ICD10 codes

Hi histo land! Anyone out there in the admin area using Beaker that can discuss workflows? I am curious how others are handling the new OPPS Medicare rule for molecular testing? Also, who is providing the ICD codes for your sendouts? Hope everyone is having a great day! Cristi Sent from my

Re: [Histonet] AFB STAIN

We always try to put them in the same slide, but sometimes it doesn’t work out the way. Either would be acceptable. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2018, at 12:35 AM, Tony Henwood (SCHN) via Histonet > wrote: > > We do, > > It works well > > > Regards > Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc,

Re: [Histonet] Hazy/cooked cells in H

Have you checked the processors? It is easy to “mix up” the reagents. Has tissue collection changed? Are the specimens left out longer or placed on paper? Do you use sponges? Any chance the fixation time has been decreased? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 18, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Mac Donald,

[Histonet] Automated Embedder

Good morning fellow histo peeps! We have been looking into the automated embedding system. The cutting room is excited about this opportunity, but the grossing personnel have some concerns. Is anyone out there currently using this? Can anyone provide some input on tissue types, implementation,

Re: [Histonet] Histopathology text recommendations

Ada Feldman does a great course in fundamentals! I believe I have the power point from NSH last year if I can find it! Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 5:17 PM, Saundra Ellis via Histonet > wrote: > > Anything written by Freida Carson. > >

[Histonet] Digital path

Hi histoland, I am exploring digital pathology and I am unclear about the current CAP requirements and how those may change if the platform is FDA approved for primary diagnosis. Is the wash out period still necessary if it’s not considered and LDT? Does the personnel still have to be

Re: [Histonet] Beaker with or without Vantage

We use Beaker across our system and like anything it has its pros and cons. Tim is correct, it was NOT developed for Pathology, rather for physicians and the lab module was an afterthought. Our IHC lab uses Vantage with Middleware and things go really well for them to my knowledge, but it

[Histonet] Fixation and IHC

Hi histonetters! Can anyone tell me what, if any, guidelines there are for fixation time for animal tissue with potential subsequent IHC stains. I am very familiar with CAP guidelines for receptor testing with breast cases, but I can't seem to find much on IHC for animal tissue. Thanks, Cristi

Re: [Histonet] Send-Outs

Hospital > 25 North Winfield Road, Winfield IL 60190 > O: 630.933.6748 > michelle.dra...@nm.org > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Morken, Timothy [mailto:timothy.mor...@ucsf.edu] > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 10:53 AM > To: Cristi Rigazio >

[Histonet] Send-Outs

Hi Histoland! We have been reviewing our send out procedures and I have been tasked with researching what TAT's other institutions define. Currently, we allow 48 hours for the preparation of "orders" to the time sent out. Is this reasonable? Do other facilities allow more or less time? I feel

[Histonet] ANP.22780 and validation

Hi Histoworld and Happy New Year! I am currently validating new processing schedules and am a little concerned about my understanding. NSH guidelines don't say special stains, IHCs etc., need to be re validated when validating a new processor, schedules etc., but this CAP standard seems to

[Histonet] Peloris Processing Schedules

Hi Histoland, I am currently establishing new processing schedules for the Peloris processor and wondered if anyone had a schedule for large tissue they would be willing to share? Also, maybe one for excisional/lumpectomy/mastectomy cases? I have been testing one for large tissue that is

[Histonet] Cold Ischemic time

Hi histo land! Referencing CAP requirement ANP.22983, how do you all document cold ischemic time? Do you have a "macro" that the pathologists input or a disclaimer? We were recently inspected and we include a "disclaimer" in the reports that the time is less than one hour, but the inspector

Re: [Histonet] GI Biopsies

Three levels one slide for all biopsies. Colon polyps one section. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2014, at 11:29 AM, imhype...@aol.com wrote: Good afternoon all, I was just curious about how your institutions handle GI biopsies, specifically how many slides you cut off the bat. We

Re: [Histonet] Rush bx schedule?

We do strictly GI biopsies, but if we have a stat case, we have a processing schedule as follows: five minutes in each station of one 70%, two 95%, two 100% and three xylenes, then 10 minutes in each of three paraffins. We have the ASP300 and this has been very successful. I have heard from

Re: [Histonet] Yahoo link

Thank you for sharing that! Yikes! Sent from my iPhone On Dec 3, 2013, at 6:31 AM, Mike Tighe mti...@trudeauinstitute.org wrote: Anybody wonder who has the most harzardous job to your health? We're Number One!!!

Re: [Histonet] IHC lab who can do Veterinary Markers?

MPI does as well. Melissa Martinek at 269-668-3336 ext 1271 can get you where you need to be. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2013, at 8:45 AM, Candice Smoots candice_cami...@yahoo.com wrote: You should try Idexx Laboratories! I remain yours truely, Candice Camille

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

Hear hear! I agree and was just saying I love hearing the stories (although I am not young). Thanks all for sharing these memories and lessons! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2013, at 10:13 AM, Davis, Cassie cda...@che-east.org wrote: I enjoy hearing sincere reminiscing...Even though us

Re: [Histonet] Handouts - NSH Symposium

Thank you Peggy! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 7:30 AM, Lee Peggy Wenk lpw...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Giving everyone going to the NSH Symposium a heads up, in case they missed reading the NSH email about handouts. NSH will NOT be providing printed out handouts for the workshops.

Re: [Histonet] RE: Histology Video

If one is organized for NSH, count me in!! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 18, 2013, at 11:09 AM, Bernice Frederick b-freder...@northwestern.edu wrote: In Providence? Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

We neutralize ours and have no problems with it. I am not sure how much you use, so I will say it is easiest in smaller batches as you do have to shake it up to make sure it dissolves. We purchase ours from BBC Biochemical for a very reasonable price and then test before dumping. We have

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

We have a formaldehyde test kit. It's a dip stick type test. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:31 PM, Mark Tarango marktara...@gmail.com wrote: Can I ask how you test before dumping? Thanks Mark On Apr 11, 2013 6:21 AM, Cristi Rigazio cls71...@gmail.com wrote: We neutralize

Re: [Histonet] RE: AFB and negative control

Isn't a gram stain the only special that requires a positive and negative control? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2013, at 1:51 PM, joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.com wrote: This practice is listed as a QC measure for issues of cross contamination in the ASCP publication Quality

Re: [Histonet] RE: Pregnancy

I told my doctor everything I dealt with on a daily basis and he said it was no problem. I worked in a 400 sq ft space where we do everything including grossing! My son is perfect, but had I known about everything you all are saying I would have done things differently! Nothing is worth

Re: [Histonet] Cassette labeling

We print out a procedure list that has the number of pieces on it and it next to the embedding center for reference while performing that task. The only we write on the cassette is the accession number. Thanks, Cristi Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2013, at 4:45 AM, SimmsColon, Janine

Re: [Histonet] Voice Recognition Systems

We use Dragon Speak, our LIS is WindoPath. Cristi Sent from my iPhone On Jan 15, 2013, at 3:37 PM, Ann Specian thisis...@aol.com wrote: I am looking for a voice recognition system for the gross room. It needs to be a system that will interface with our LIS. Does anyone have any

Re: [Histonet] Uneven Staining

As most other bases have been covered, do you leave space between the slides in the rack? Once in a blue moon we had stains from the same rack that differed in intensity, after much troubleshooting we started putting space between the slides and we haven't had the problem since. Just an idea.

Re: [Histonet] Stain for HP

We do a Diff Quik on all gastric biopsies. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 17, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Elaine Pettigrew cpett...@gmail.com wrote: We do warthin-starry on all stomach biopsy,and than IHC if Dr. Request On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, ihcman2...@hotmail.com wrote: IHC on BOND

Re: [Histonet] Why am i getting zoosk invites?

Is that what that is? I got it too! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 12, 2012, at 7:46 PM, Erinandjesseconley erinandjessecon...@yahoo.com wrote: I have no interest in a dating service. Why would histonet be affiliates with this site? Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch

Re: [Histonet] fo a small GI lab.... Question

We have a metal drum, 55 gallon that is stored at rm temp. We have a weekly check that we document. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2012, at 4:14 PM, Bustamante, Lin lbustama...@cvm.tamu.edu wrote: How do you store your waste before been picked up by any company. I need to know what is