[Histonet] Tape coverslipper

Happy Friday Histopeeps! I am looking for opinions on tape coverslippers. I currently have a Leica CV5030 and while it is only 5 years young, it can be a bit petulant. I would like to find something refurbished, but haven't had any luck. We are a low volume lab averaging 100 slides/day. Any

[Histonet] Some Responses for Tissue Processor Alarms

I have had numerous requests to share the responses for the tissue alarm processors. Please see below for some of the answers. Please feel freeto contact if I can be of more help :) Happy Hump Day! Christi We use SensaPhone2000 alarm system for our3 VIP processors. It can accommodate up to 8

[Histonet] Processor Alarms

Hello Histoland, We have an ASP300S processor that is not currently monitored by Leica. I was wondering if anyone had an alarm system suggestion such that, in the event it does malfunction, it will notify a designated person. We are a private practice so there is no one in the building after

[Histonet] Shandon Grosslab Senior

Hello, Does anyone that uses this grossing station have a great (cheaper than ThermoScientific) place to purchase filters? Thanks, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

I second Toni's suggestion. Definitely sounds like the paraffin is still present on the lower sections of the slide. On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com wrote: Could it be the heating/deparaffinization process? If the upper sections are

Re: [Histonet] 2.5 gallon boxes of D.I water

Hello, How much DI are you using? We found that renting a tank from Culligan was cheaper than purchasing any siza gallons by the time you added in the shipping charges, personnel time, etc., Sorry I don't know where to purchase the smaller sizes. Thanks, Cristi On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 8:16 AM,

Re: [Histonet] Aetna requiring CAP accreditation for non-hospital labs

We are a small GI lab.  While we have not yet received this notice, we have heard the rumors and found a letter via Google.  We are State compliant as we cannot solicit other practices for work.  The idea we have to be CAP accredited seems a little much.  As stated by someone else, CLIA has

[Histonet] Paraplast X-tra

Hello Histoland, We are seeing unusually large volumes of fall out in our paraffin lately.  The precipitate is almost muddy or oily in appearance.  We noticed it immediately as it was melting, so there was no way anything else had been introduced to cause this.  As a result, we are seeing knife

[Histonet] Esophageal Brushings

Hello Histoland, I was wondering if anyone can help me with a CPT code question?  I run a small GI lab.  We have recently received esophageal brushings that were to rule out cancer, not Candida.  The pathologist indicated these should be stained with the Papinicalaou stain.  I was thinking per

[Histonet] Other physicians ordering tests

Hello Histoland, I have searched the archives with no luck for some guidance concerning outside physicians ordering tests and how others handle this.  We are a physician owned lab specializing in GI.  More and more frequently we are getting requests from outside offices requesting further

[Histonet] Thank you!

Hello again, Wow!  What a wonderful world it would be if everyone were as quick and helpful as histoland.  Thank you all for the responses to my inquiry about outside physicians ordering testing, this information is very helpful and I am excited to implement all of your ideas! Sincerely, Cristi

Re: [Histonet] Thank you!

the hospital/lab. Hope this is helpful.     Thank you again for all your guidance and have a great day allonly one more wake-up call :) From: Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com To: Cristi stephenson cls71...@sbcglobal.net; Histo Net histonet

[Histonet] Job Descriptions

Hello Histoland, I was wondering if anyone out there may have their job decriptions for histologists, lab assistants, supervisor and/or medical director available and would be willing to share.  I am currently revamping mine and am struggling with some of the verbiage.  Thank you all and

[Histonet] Per Diem Histotech Position in Reno Nevada

Hi all, We are currently seeking a per diem histotech for a small GI lab in Reno, Nevada.  If anyone is interested, please contact me. Thanks, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Utilization of consultation services

Hello Histoland, I am currently researching the utilization of consultation services for our lab.  We are a physician owned lab and therefore only have one pathologist on site at a time.  Does anyone else track this type of information?  Would you be willing to share the percentage of cases

[Histonet] alcohol monitoring

Hello, I was recently approached by my management about monitoring the alcohol in the lab?  I monitor for xylene and formalin, but I have never heard of doing so for alcohol.  Does anyone else do this at their lab?  Is there potentially a different type of testing to check for this?  Any

[Histonet] Thank you!

Good morning! I jsut want to thank everybody for the responses regarding gastric biopsies and up-front staining.  All of your help should help me move in the direction i would like to go! Sincerely, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Gastric biopsies

Hello Histoland, I was wondering if anyone out there does stains other than HE 's on specific tissues.  For example, does anyone run stains to rule out H. pylori on all gastric biopsies?  Any information as to the standards in other labs would be great. Thanks, Cristi

[Histonet] Diff Quik CPT code

Hello, I was wondering what CPT code is used for performing a Diff Quik to demonstrate H. pylori?  Can anyone help? Thanks, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] GI lab

concerning specific site specimens?  (ex. Giemsa on gastric biopsies, etc.,)  Any other suggestions and insights are greatly appreciated as well.  Thank you in advance for your time! Cristi Stephenson MSA, HT(ASCP)   ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] WindoPath

Hi all, Does anyone out there currently use WindoPath as their LIS?  Any opinions or pointers concerning set-up, usage and the like? Thanks in advance for your guidance, Cristi Stephenson MSA, HT(ASCP)  ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] General Orientation Checklist

Hello, I am sorry, I am also interested in this, but I don't see the attachment? Thanks, Cristi Stephenson MSA, HT(ASCP) --- On Wed, 7/29/09, tahs...@brain.net.pk tahs...@brain.net.pk wrote: From: tahs...@brain.net.pk tahs...@brain.net.pk Subject: Re: [Histonet] General Orientation Checklist

[Histonet] Leica ASP 300

Hello Histonetters, I was wondering if anyone has a processing schedule for strictly GI biopsies on the Leica ASP 300.  Maybe even a rapid processing schedule? Thanks in advance for your time! Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list