[Histonet] Markers to label tissue cassettes and slides

We are having problems with the markers we use, tried several brands, but they either smudge or are difficult to read after processing. Any recommendations? Thank you. -- This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the

[Histonet] Pathologist special requests

Meditech Magic 5.66 users - Anatomic Pathology module: Is there an easy process for the pathologists to electronically send special request orders (special stains, recuts, send outs, etc.) to the histology department printer when they are reviewing the slides and patient's record in Anatomic

[Histonet] B-Plus Fix

I am considering using B-Plus fix for our bone marrow biopsies in place of Bouin's fixative and I would like feedback. Please let me know your procedure for bone marrow biopsies and if it is necessary to decalcify the bone marrow biopsies following the B-Plus fix. Thank you. -- This

[Histonet] Fatty breast tissue

What are the best choices for processing fatty breast tissue when the pathologist grosses the tissue the same day it is excised? -- This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you

[Histonet] Pathology Messages

We have Meditech Magic 5.66 and I would like to initiate an electronic process for pathologists to order special stains, recuts, etc. Does anyone have experience with PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN MESSAGES, and if so, will it work to meet our needs? Presently the pathologists are using pathology

[Histonet] Meditech - electronic ordering

We have 5.66 Meditech Magic and we need to stop using paper requisitions and implement electronic ordering for anatomic pathology and cytology tests. I do not know where to begin. Can anyone give some insight on this topic? Thank you. This e-mail communication and any attachments may

[Histonet] RE: competency form

I would be interested in reviewing the competency form. Could you email it to me as well? Thanks. Carolyn - cdemari...@saratogacare.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amber McKenzie

[Histonet] IRON STAIN

Our iron stain (Newcomer kit) works great for tissue sections but is not adequate for identifying sideroblasts in a bone marrow film. What is the preferred iron stain to identify sideroblasts and which company do you purchase the kit from? Thank you. This e-mail communication and any

[Histonet] coding

What resources are labs using for pathology professional billing coding and modifier questions to assure the correct CPT codes are applied to surgical and cytology cases? This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the

[Histonet] FNA code

Which CPT code are labs using for fine needle aspirations that are processed using thinprep technique - FNA interpretation and report-88173 or thinprep non-gyn 88112? Thank you. This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of

[Histonet] Leica CM1850uv

We purchased a Leica CM1850uv cryostat in 2007 and we constantly have problems with buildup of ice on the specimen metal bar. This causes the tissue to stick to the stationary heat extractor which causes significant problems cutting frozen sections. The engineer has serviced the machine