RE: [Histonet] Lead ( #3 )

We have outfitted two labs with repurposed equipment that we purchased from Rankin. When there has been a problem with any of the equipment, it has been taken care of quickly. I'm not familiar with the other companies mentioned, but would recommend Rankin for your equipment needs. Perhaps you

RE: [Histonet] Looking for an article

I would be curious to know if there was formalin on the processor. They only mentioned processing in a "conventional manner". Just curious! Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Pathologist Assistant IT Coordinator Sparrow / CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48

RE: [Histonet] RE: Bone Saw

In the event you don't have a band saw, I wish I did, we have a vice that has a suction cup bottom that we attach to the top of one of our specimen carts. It holds the bone well enough to get reasonable sections. If I had to do too many more than I do, I'd request a band saw. When I'm done, I ju

RE: [Histonet] Cytology Workload

CLIA and CAP require that Cytotechs only read 100 Paps per day. It is the responsibility of the second workplace to ensure that the Cytotech doesn't cross the 100 Pap barrier. Because you are required to ensure compliance, they should report to you how many Paps they screened before they arriv

RE: [Histonet] Histonet anniversary and welcome to Dr Sengupta

For those around long enough to remember, when Histonet was first created, there was a contest to see who could come up with a catchy phrase to but on buttons to be worn at the NSH that year. The phrase was "Have we met on the Histonet?" and the author was yours truly. I think I may have the butt

RE: [Histonet] Grossing blades

I have experienced the same issue off and on. I think there are bad lot numbers on occasion. Perhaps you could get them to exchange them for a different lot? I am also suspect that some companies have started using inferior metal that just won't hold an edge as long. Just like microtome bla

RE: [Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 129, Issue 34

We have been stacking them five high for many moons. They hold up quite well. Be mindful of your fire restrictions though. You have to maintain a certain clearance between the cabinets and the ceiling. Like 12 to 18 inches or so. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinato

RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side...

all copies. Thank-you. -Original Message- From: Baldridge, Lee Ann [mailto:lhad...@iupui.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 3:56 PM To: Douglas Porter; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side... 30years tomorrow. Lee Ann Baldridge IUSM -Origin

[Histonet] On the lighter side...

How long have you been a registered histotech? 36 years here. You??? Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fa

RE: [Histonet] cases grossed per day

That depends on what type of lab you are. Hospital setting, Derm Lab, GI Lab, etc. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax)

RE: [Histonet] Seventh Wave Pathology or Other Contract Pathology Labs!

Jennifer, If your samples happen to be of a non-human nature, let me suggest the following lab: Amy S. Porter, HT(ASCP) QIHC Michigan State University Investigative HistoPathology Laboratory William S. Spielman, Ph.D. - Director Department of Physiology / Human Pathology Biomedical Physical Scie

RE: [Histonet] Seventh Wave Pathology or Other Contract Pathology Labs!

Jennifer, You can send your samples to us. We'd be happy to evaluate them for you. My contact information is below. I guess I should ask what kind of samples you have first though...! Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South

RE: [Histonet] Telepathology

ge- From: LeAnn Lang [mailto:ll...@aipathology.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 4:22 PM To: 'Douglas Porter'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Telepathology Here is the scenario..we are located in one state and the hospital we want to provide frozen

RE: [Histonet] Telepathology

We have used a WebEx session before. The remote site projects the microscopic image onto their desktop then shares the desktop. We also have one account that has an IP addressable microscope. This costs more but is more efficient. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinato

RE: [Histonet] RE: PA hours

PA's will work when the specimens are in the lab. As previously mentioned, if it's a hospital only lab, then a conventional day shift would work. After all, what surgeon wants to work past 4p? LOL!! However, if the lab services a hospital, surgery centers, doctor offices, etc., the PA or PA's wi

RE: [Histonet] Looking for VIP 2000-3000

http://www.rankinbiomed.com/ Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax) doug.por...@caplab.org www.caplab.org

RE: [Histonet] RE: offsite frozen sections

We have converted an ambulance to a mobile frozen section lab. We have a cryostat, microscope, eyewash station, etc., etc.. It, because it is a lab, is inspection by CAP on a regular two year rotation like our other labs. If you are interested, let me know and I'll send you some pictures to bett

RE: [Histonet] RE: Grossing tables

http://www.thermoscientific.com/en/products/pathology-work-stations.html Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax) doug.por

RE: [Histonet] external alarm for Tissue-Tek VIP E300

We have ours tied into our security system so that when the alarm goes off we get a call from the security company. Works quite well! Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 489

RE: [Histonet] Nail processing

5% KOH for as long as need. The thicker the nail, the longer the time. But, if you leave it too long...forget it's in there...it will turn to mush. Happy Friday to you as well!! Whoop...Whoop!! Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 25

RE: [Histonet] RE: Dress codes

Some go so far as to say the shoes must not have ventilation in the toe area where spills can pass through. This requires that the shoes be suede, leather or some other non-ventilated somewhat repellant kind. No running shoes for example. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT C

RE: [Histonet] Test message w/o .jpg files!

communication in error, please notify me immediately by return e-mail and delete this and all copies. Thank-you. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Porter Sent: Wednesday, September 25

RE: [Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

I have .jpg files in my signature for initial emails but not in my reply emails. I sent a test message yesterday and got the following reply from the server: Your mail to 'Histonet' with the subject Test Message! Is being held until the list moderator can review it for approval. The reason

[Histonet] Test message w/o .jpg files!

Test message w/o .jpg files in email signature. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax)

RE: [Histonet] RE: Submitting Questions

Check to make sure your Histonet email address is correct. When you reply to one the email is already entered. That may be why you can see your responses and not your original messages. Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South

RE: [Histonet] Requisitions

There are times when the requisition and the specimen are labeled differently. Many offices pre-label their specimen containers, take the specimen from a different source and forget to change the label on the container. They make the change on the requisition and then you have a discrepancy. The

RE: [Histonet] Lymph node retrieval solution

We use a 50/50 solution of Acetone and Alcohol. It renders the fat somewhat transparent and turns the lymph nodes white. Keep in mind you need to fix the specimen properly BEFORE you use this technique. You will also need to use 3 to 4 changes at about 15 minutes each. Separate, pull apart, the

RE: [Histonet] RE: Process and hold?

Holding the tissue until you come in on Monday may present issues for ER/PR/Her2 staining. Not to mention you would have to have control tissues run under the same conditions. For the sake of the patient/specimen, we come in and embed them and go home. Doesn't take that much time and works out b