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 Ev

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 w

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 ar

[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 excell

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

[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 i

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, Grad

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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, Jen

[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. > > Saundra Ellis > Histology Supervisor > Flo

[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 qualifi

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 cert

[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

sus > Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of > Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center > > > > -Original Message- > From: Cristi Rigazio via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] > Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017

[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 imp

[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 approxi

[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 said