Re: [Histonet] 100% ethanol in tissue processing

My mistake, it’s methanol…. No bueno for tissue? Curt Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: Mac Donald, Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:50:05 PM To: Curt Tague ; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: 100% ethanol in

[Histonet] 100% ethanol in tissue processing

to recall damaging some tissue many years ago when using ethanol... your thoughts? Maybe just clean cycles on the processors... Thanks, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo

[Histonet] Old blocks for IHC controls

blocks up to 15 years old, looks like there is a lot of good tissue we can use if age isn't an issue. Best and thanks! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] distilled water systems

Not sure what everyone else is doing but we're buying a TON of DI water for bulk IHC reagents... I'm looking at a system to install to produce our own. Anyone have any recommendations of a good, cost effective and efficient system? Thanks! Curt

[Histonet] Ventana Special Stain Platform

, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Miami histology on the job training question

experience? Hospital, private lab, really anything to get the training and experience. Thanks, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

I use neutralex from Scigen (www.scigenus.com)... https://www.scigenus.com/product-page/neutralex -Original Message- From: Paula via Histonet Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Hello, Can you

Re: [Histonet] Flooring

/bulkVinylRolls.php we use the 48" roll here I'm sure you can google other vendors too... best of luck! Curt -Original Message- From: Normington, Lacy via Histonet Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:51 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Flooring What does

[Histonet] Peloris 3 question

... Thanks in advance! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] need control tissue help

I'm hoping someone might have extra PCP control blocks... I'm pretty close to out, down to our last one... I'm happy to barter and even offer a gift card for the effort, I know we can't buy/sell tissue, just a gift card to say thank you if I may offer... Best! Curt

[Histonet] software question

labels of course, deliver logs and records of blocks received... then monthly totals for billing... any input is greatly appreciated. Best! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo

[Histonet] reprocessing tissue

but they still process poorly, come out very brittle and just don't look good under the scope. Does anyone have a magic bullet to salvage these specimens? I can send a pic directly if it helps. Thanks, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Specimen tracking scenario, accountability

blocks are taken from your cutting station to be filed or returned... the simple issue is tracking who is in possession of what blocks at all times... accountability... but this seems to present challenges too... Any thoughts are appreciated. Curt

[Histonet] CLIA license expiration

and if so, how did you get it resolved? Thanks! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] too much formalin time

Quick drive by question, We have some tonsil that has been in formalin for about 2 months, to be disposed of, is that not recommended for use as control tissue now, too much formalin exposure? Thanks for your input again, Curt ___ Histonet mailing

[Histonet] New processor and white paper, need pathologists to participate

of a pathologist who might be interested in this project? All the best! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Tissue needed

This might be an unusual request and I think I may have already asked in the past too... but here goes... I'm working with a company who is developing a new tissue processor which basically cuts processing time in half. We've run a number of parallel tests to demonstrate the results are equal

[Histonet] procuring fresh tumor tissue

recommend and/or, if you are in a large hospital setting, is that something you might be able to assist with, when a tumor is identified and not entirely needed for diagnostics? All the best to you all, thanks for your thoughts, Curt ___ Histonet

[Histonet] hair analysis question

or drug screening utility? Is there any other test that you are familiar with, done from hair, or the pulp, that offers some prognostic or diagnostic utility? Thanks if you do! Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] Pneumocystis IHC RED

Anyone out there running this ab with red vs dab? I have a client who used to like it but it seems to fall off the face of the earth, wondering if it's back on the market anywhere... Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] CC1 vs Ultra CC1

I made the mistake of ordering CC1 instead of Ultra CC1 I guess that can't be used on the benchmark ultra It's an "ULTRA" thing I guess... Anyway, anyone out there use regular CC1... want a couple bottles? Brand new, unopene

Re: [Histonet] Another Dispenser Failure

It's the money they care about... Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Mark Tarango via Histonet Date: 2/28/19 12:46 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Terri Braud Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Another Dispenser Failure I

[Histonet] BRCA1 on Benchmark Ultra

Anyone getting good results, I'm trying to determine which clone/vendor to use... better to ask before I waste a bunch of time and money... any suggestions or recommendations? Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s

[Histonet] Quality Manager

require less time, perhaps once every other week or even once a month. The focus is on quality, compliance, training and record keeping. Please contact me directly. Thanks, Curt Tague | President/CEO PATHOLOGY ARTS | 1159 Pomona Road, Suite E, Corona, CA 92882 | 951.270.0605 Office

[Histonet] ASR validation

ASR??? Thanks again! Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use

[Histonet] IHC-H HELP...

, if they're already stained with DAB, that would be present on the second stain... Thoughts? Thanks for your help. Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential

[Histonet] BRCA-1 on Benchmark Ultra

I'm trying to get this marker dialed in with little success... would anyone be willing to share their protocol to save me a little time and money? Biocare antibody... working with CC1 and primary AB times Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE

[Histonet] HP on Benchmark Ultra

Maybe it's just a bad control, suboptimal... maybe we can dilute it down an little, reduce times... Really wish I could attach a picture, it's not terrible but not perfect. Any thoughts? Thanks, Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is int

[Histonet] benchmark special stain free sol

I have 1 bottle of LCS and 1.5 bottle of depar solution for the benchmark special stain platforms, send me a fedex or ups number if you want them. Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which

[Histonet] lieca bond stainers available

I've got 2 stainers that have been shelved for a couple years, anyone interested in them? Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged

[Histonet] tissue blocks available for banking

water well... LOL, just kidding, I know someone out there will not think that's funny, it's just a joke. Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential

[Histonet] Type AB Thymoma

Any thoughts on what this might be useful for in terms of controls and/or research? I just obtained a large specimen and wonder if there is any real need to process and store it... Thanks, Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only

[Histonet] american master tech retic component

vial they sell with their retic kit, the recipe? If they see this, I think they'll probably be a little irritated... sorry. Thanks , Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may

Re: [Histonet] benchmark ultra bulks

My service/field technician said the Ultra LCS is required for the IHC, not sure why but that’s what I was told. Curt From: Allan Wang [mailto:alla...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 9:21 AM To: Curt Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] benchmark ultra bulks

[Histonet] benchmark ultra bulks

an alternative to their Ultra LCS... any thoughts? So long as a customer meets their monthly obligation it should be ok... Is it even possible... Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed

[Histonet] changing carbon filters

How often is everyone changing the carbon filters in their tissue processors and stainer, maybe even the thermo-shandon hood filters too? Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed

[Histonet] IHC counterstain offline

experience or if you recommend a different Hematoxylin for IHC counter stains. How much bluing time, etc. Thanks, Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain

[Histonet] BRCA-1 validation

Just looking for some recommendations on tissue for validating BRCA-1, IHC... before I get to the pathologists... any recommendations. What I'm reading so far is ovarian carcinoma (serous) and normal breast, is that what you all have used and/or recommend? Thanks, Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE

[Histonet] Nexus stainers

Anyone out there using the Nexus and need Trichrome kits? We ordered the wrong kits (2) and naturally Ventana will not let us return them... if you are interested, let me know. Curt CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Retic problems

that, hope it helps. Curt Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Jeffrey Robinson via Histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Date: 6/14/17 4:01 PM (GMT-08:00) To: donna mihalik rossi <djm...@hotmail.com>

Re: [Histonet] Personel

That is very helpful. The test is the rendering of an interpretation or diagnosis, not the mere operation of the machinery, correct? Curt -Original Message- From: Morken, Timothy [mailto:timothy.mor...@ucsf.edu] Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 11:41 AM To: Curt; Jesus Ellin Cc

Re: [Histonet] Personel

documented training may continue to perform testing only on those tests for which training was documented prior to September 1, 1997 (refer to CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b) for details on required training) Curt -Original Message- From: Morken, Timothy via Histonet [mailt

Re: [Histonet] Ventana Ultra vs. Leica Bond Max

in fact have a bad instrument??? I can also share with you our protocols to see if that helps your staining issues. Thanks, Curt -Original Message- From: Gareth Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 12:10 PM To: histonet

[Histonet] automated special stains and control tissue

on the control slide then the control would still stain properly but the patient tissue would be negative... we will never know if there isn't a control. I think they should be treated like IHC... Anyone else have this issue? Thoughts? Curt

[Histonet] unsubscribe

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[Histonet] embedding and microtomy "medical waste"

, Curt Ps, I didn't proff read thie smail... if something is not spelt correctly, don't hold it against me ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] hello histonetters, looking for a little control tissue help

It's never easy asking for help, inconveniencing other people, hate to ask but we just can't find any from our local sources. Best regards and thanks for any help, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

RE: [Histonet] Thrombomodulin positive controls

We have plenty, we just use placenta, I can send you a block or two if still needed. What's everyone else using? Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of S hay Sent: Tuesday, March 18

[Histonet] anyone need a glass cover slipper

. Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Processing:

kind of variation in results??? How often do you change the processors, all the tissue A complete change every other day would probably get you consistent results, at least, even if they are a little dry. Just my experience. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] The Biopsy Chip for high throughput pathology in prostate cancer (and other organs, the list is open..)

along those lines. Something unique about each row to differentiate one from the other? Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sorin Musat Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 10:38 PM To: histonet

[Histonet] slide labeling

WAS accurately labeled because the sticker number and block number correspond accurately, the discrepancy was in the hand written number. Thoughts? Does CAP have any guidance on this? Thanks, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] RE: slide labeling

at the wrong block here, so in effect he did label a number of slides at the same time but the slide label was already affixed to the slide. I guess the rule should be to write the number as it's seen on the slide. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] anyone able to help with some PCP control tissue

I'm about out and don't have any sources (hospitals) that either have any or are willing to release it. Will gladly offer anything I have in return if there's something you might be short on. Can also provide our fed-ex number for shipping. Thanks for any help offered. Curt

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up

Had a thought change in the middle of a sentence, forgive the grammatical error, we're -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Curt Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:36 PM To: Teresa Moore

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up

you move up the food chain, prove you're more valuable then what they're currently using you for. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:38 PM

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

That's penny pinching right there. I'd say fine, you tell me when to change blades and then put through the crap slides they get. Just avoid the calculi and staples at all costs... sometimes these number crunchers don't think. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

[Histonet] looking for an IHC tech

We're a southern CA lab looking for someone to help grow our IHC dept. as well as contribute with some routine bench work. I'm not going to go into great detail here, please contact if you're interested in exploring the opportunity. PLEASE NO HEAD HUNTERS OR JOB PLACEMENT AGENTS. Curt

[Histonet] IHC verification forms

to be. Thanks, curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Fite control block

They're hard to come by but I'm sure there is a few helpful and kind people out here that will help you out. I've helped a few people out with other stuff in the past and people have helped me. It's like we're all one big happy family helping each other when in need. -Original Message-

RE: [Histonet] NV HT Position

Am I the only one who hates seeing posts about POL's. HOW ARE THESE NOT STARK LAW VIOLATIONS? It's self referral, period! As a private lab owner, I'd love to be able to take a few dr. partners, but n, that's self referral and against the law. It's all bull, just matters who's contributing more

RE: [Histonet] MSDS info

Call the vendors or check their websites. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dianne E. Holmes Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 9:48 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] MSDS

RE: [Histonet] Recycled Xylene

We recycle it and have had no problems with processing, no complaints from the docs. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marshall, Kimberly K Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:21 AM

[Histonet] pathology software

, some like more info. So I want to be able to modify a slide label based on each clients desire and then save it to the database as specific for that dr. Anyone out there have a product that you're just over the top impressed with, produce and customer service combined? Thanks, Curt

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

about CAPs protocol, don't exactly know how he can argue against that. Thanks all, Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ingles Claire Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:30 AM To: histonet

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

not necessarily a requirement that will have us on immediate suspension but rather a preference that, being a private lab, I will gladly provide to keep the business. Thanks again everyone and have a good weekend. Curt From: Jay Lundgren [mailto:jaylundg...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May

[Histonet] IHC pos. neg. control question

. This is critical and you need to correct that immediately. Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] haz mat

I think that depends on the state you're in and what the regs are. I'll forward this to my vendor who makes our formalin neutralizer, He may be able to help out. There are several different products I think but not all are state approved. I had to find the one that is approved here, in cali. Curt

[Histonet] ventilation and exposure

Yesterday I asked for some direction on ventilation firms to evaluate my lab and the fumes. I think I've got some decent leads but I have another quick question, does any change the processor bottles, formalin, alcohols, xylem/subs, inside a ventilated hood? Thank for your input, Curt

[Histonet] control block swap

I have a few good WT-1 control blocks I'm willing to barter with, any takers? Curt Tague CEO, Pathology Arts ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet