RE: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsy code--One more point

2015-03-05 Thread Daniel Hewitt
We were just having a debate about these charges, if I have 20 prostate bx's can I only charge G0416 one time or 20 times? Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential

RE: And other crazy stuff. RE: [Histonet] cutting honey bees

2015-01-08 Thread Daniel Hewitt
I have done a stink bug, spider and a few other creepy crawlers for my kids to look at under the scope, they have no idea what they are looking at but still love it. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended

RE: [Histonet] Cell Block Preparation

2013-09-06 Thread Daniel Hewitt
We recently switched most of our cell blocks from agar to Histogel, works great. We use small disposable embedding mold, put the specimen in the bottom and add the histogel about half way up the mold, let it harden, pop it out and put it in the cass. Also cuts much better than agar. Daniel Hewitt

RE: [Histonet] RE: p16 control tissue

2013-07-09 Thread Daniel Hewitt
We use a nice CIN3 on a cervical cone. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution

RE: [Histonet] HE Stainer Leica vs Sakura (Sophia Lin)

2013-03-21 Thread Daniel Hewitt
I agree a lot of baby sitting with the leica, our other lab has the new Sakura which uses glass instead of tape, they love it. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential

RE: [Histonet] Ultra

2012-11-26 Thread Daniel Hewitt
is still covered, just a large nuisance. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution

RE: [Histonet] looking p16 - where is mtm labs?

2012-06-12 Thread Daniel Hewitt
P16 is now only sold through Ventana, believe they bought MTM or the rights to P16. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any

RE: [Histonet] automatic stainer/coverslipper combos

2012-01-19 Thread DANIEL HEWITT
Sakura has come out with a new coverslipper which seems to work well, we are trying it at one of our labs. In our lab we are currently using the leica and all I can say is it has good days and really bad days, needs lots of TLC. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email

RE: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean?

2011-06-15 Thread DANIEL HEWITT
We us a scraper I bought at Home Depot called the floor buster. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use

RE: [Histonet] cryostat repair

2011-03-31 Thread DANIEL HEWITT
Emily You can try Ray Brodersen at Brodersen Instrument Co, they are in Mars and do most of our repairs. Ray does an excellent job at a good price. It sounds like the bearings in your fan or maybe the compressor. Daniel Hewitt Histology Supervisor, HVS 412-749-7371 This email, including any