[Histonet] Validation form for Sakura Tape Coverslipper

Hello out there HistoPeeps: I am reaching out to any of you who would be gracious enough to share your Validation Form for the Sakura Tape Coverslipper. I do not have one in my files and would be in debt to you for your kindness. We are getting a refurbished tape coverslipper in the next few

[Histonet] Oven Temps and baking times used for IHC's

Good morning Histo Peeps! I am taking a poll on what various labs are using for temperature and times for IHC’s slides which are baked in the oven. It has been my experience while working at Biocare Medical, we would 1st wick excess water off the slides, then tap the rack of slides on paper; t

[Histonet] Bill DeSalvo and ASSIST Tracking

Hi Histo Land: Happy TGIF! I have a quick question; I am trying to get a hold of Bill DeSalvo. I wanted to ask him about interfacing ASSIST Tracking Software with our IntelliPath LIS. I called his old cell number I had from over 15 years ago, but I think it isn’t any good any more. Anybody

[Histonet] BAT-1 Ab Validation

Hi All my Histo Peeps in the Derm Arena: Do any of you who have Validated the BAT-1 Ab on a Leica want to share your Validation Protocol? I sure would appreciate it. Email me and we can talk.  Best, Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager at Golden State Dermatology Address: 370

[Histonet] Validation of new G2 Coverslipper

Good Morning Histo Peeps: We just purchased a new Sakura G2 Coverslipper for our IHC Lab. The engineer will be coming Monday to make sure all adjustments are in alignment and fine tune anything which might have gotten out of alignment due to shipping. I have never validated a new Coverslipper

[Histonet] GLP lot# documentation

Hello Histo Land: I am the new IHC manager for a research lab which works primarily with animal tissue and we are moving towards GLP compliance for our department. We have an extremely large client base which consists of Big Pharma, private research companies, universities, etc… We are in the

[Histonet] Bx Processing run

Good morning Histopeeps: I am reaching out to you this morning to ask for your processing protocols for your biopsies and routines. Our department has two 25 year old VIP Tissue processors. Prior to my arrival, the department was only using one processor at a time and running the biopsies and

[Histonet] Leica's Spectra w/ coverslipper

Good morning Histopeeps: We will be receiving our new Spectra H&E Stainer w/ cover slipper the week of May 4th. This instrument was in negotiations for purchase prior to me coming on board. I have worked with the older models of Leica’s H&E Stainers, but am unfamiliar with this one. Could an

[Histonet] histologists assisting with transplants

Good morning histoland! Just curious, this is definitely a 1st for me. Received a call this morning from my histotech who is on call this week that she was called in at 3:30 AM to assist one our pathologists with a liver transplant. In all my years working in this field, histologists have neve

[Histonet] HistoQIP/PIP

Hello Histopeeps: Can someone tell me what year HistoQip start with NSH/CAP and PIP with CAP. Thank you! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Histotech openings in El Paso, TX

Happy Friday Histopeeps! Any Histotechs want to move to El Paso, TX? El Paso has a lot to offer! We have one current opening and another coming up in the next month. We are losing one of our best tech’s to FL. Her husband is a pathologist who is going to do his GI fellowship in Miami. Our

[Histonet] Tissue disposal

Good morning Histopeeps! After reviewing our Policy Procedure Manual, our manager is questioning the bags we are using for disposing our tissues after diagnosis is complete. We are separating the tissue from the formalin by straining the excess formalin and neutralizing it. We then put the tis

Re: [Histonet] guidelines for using a microwave designated for food, but used to heat up histogel

//ki.mit.edu/sbc/histology <https://ki.mit.edu/sbc/histology> > > > > > > > > > >> On Dec 12, 2019, at 7:12 AM, Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet >> > <mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>> wrote: >> >> Good morning histopeep

[Histonet] guidelines for using a microwave designated for food, but used to heat up histogel

Good morning histopeeps: We recently brought on an Ophthalmology Pathologist from MD Anderson and they use histogel for orienting their thin eye specimens and need a microwave to heat it up. We do not have a microwave in the lab for their use but I had ordered one for them. I just found out t

Re: [Histonet] Questions on how to operate a ThermoFisher Lab Vision autostainer 3602D

Ask Biocare or Dako. Unbeknownst to most of the public, it is the same exact unit they had years ago. Lab Vision made all 3 units. Their brand, Biocare and Dako. Lab Vision just put different branding on the various units when they were sold. Akemi Allison-Tacha, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Former Dir

[Histonet] hints for cutting fatty FS

A while back on histonet a few people gave some tricks to cutting fatty tissue on histonet. Someone mentioned using 50% alcohol I believe. We had some extremely fatty LN’s yesterday. The pathologist cut away most of the fat, but the tech still had a hard time, so I got called in to help the t

[Histonet] Cutting fatty FS

Good Morning Histoland, A while back on histonet a few people gave some tricks to cutting fatty FS tissue on histonet. Someone mentioned using 50% alcohol I believe. We had some extremely fatty FS LN’s yesterday. The pathologist cut away most of the fat, but the tech still had a hard time, so

[Histonet] Histo techs assisting on BM Bx's

Good Morning Histo Peeps: Back from a great trip to NSH NOLA and hit the ground running yesterday. I am faced with a department coverage issue which impacts our TAT. I am curious how many facilities have their histologists assist with BM Bx’s. I have never in my 50 years as a histologist assi

[Histonet] Disposal of contaminated gloves, paper towels etc... after grossing

Good morning Histo Peeps: I am curious as to your laboratory/hospital policies on how to dispose of contaminated gloves, paper towels etc… after the PA/pathologists gross a specimen. Often times we receive fresh tissue in the lab and we do not know if the patient has TB, Hepatitis, HIV, or a

[Histonet] Plus Slides

Good morning: I just to to thank everyone who responded to my recent inquiry regarding (+) charged slides for IHC. I am getting samples sent to me to test from a few vendors. Thanks again! Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Hi

[Histonet] Plus Slides

Good morning Histo Peeps! I would like to get information on where you are getting your Plus Slides for IHC. We are currently getting our (+) charged slides from Cardinal Health and they have little or no charge. We currently have 2 Ventana IHC Instruments, as well a Special Stainer. We are

[Histonet] recomendations on new cryostats

Good Morning Histo Peeps! Our facility is looking to purchase 2 new cryostats. Can any of my pathology/histology colleagues recommend which you prefer. Pros and cons of the Sakura and Leica cryostats would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your input! Warm regards, Akemi Allis

Re: [Histonet] test

I received it. I have had the same problem lately. I didn’t get a copy of the email sent. It would be nice to know that it was received. Think they changed their format. Akemi Allison > On Nov 16, 2018, at 7:25 AM, Campbell, Tasha M. via Histonet > wrote: > > I keep trying to send an emai

[Histonet] Stain removal on clothing

Just found this info on-line for stain removal. I assume it originally came from Chuck Churukian since it’s from University of Rochester. REMOVING STAINS FROM HANDS AND CLOTHING Some stains can be removed form the hands by using *Erado-Sol. Dilute Chlorox (or similar bleach) and Erado-Sol ar

[Histonet] Alcian Blue stain on lab coats

Hello Histo Peeps: I have two new lab coats which have been stained with Alcian Blue and can’t get the stains out. I have tried oxy clean incorporated with bleach, as well as pre-soaking in 3% acetic acid, and American Mastertech’s stain remover to no avail. Any suggestions would be greatly a

[Histonet] Histology position in Beautiful Montery, CA

HISTOLOGY POSITION IN BEAUTIFUL MONTEREY, CA ATTENTION HISTOLOGISTS who meet CLIA grossing regulations and are HT or HTL certified. We have an opening in our pathology laboratory to meet the need of our growing medical group. Our lab has a formalin-free environment with new Milestone microwave

[Histonet] Histology Opening in Beautiful Monterey, CA

ATTENTION HISTOLOGISTS! Do you know of anyone who is looking for a job? We have an opening in our pathology laboratory located in a private practice Gastroenterology Medical Group in beautiful Monterey, CA. It is a great opportunity for someone who is HT or HTL certified. The candidate must als

[Histonet] Histology Opening in Beautiful Monterey, CA

ATTENTION HISTOLOGISTS! Do you know of anyone who is looking for a job? We have an opening in our pathology laboratory located in a private practice Gastroenterology Medical Group in beautiful Monterey, CA. It is a great opportunity for someone who is HT or HTL certified. The candidate must als

Re: [Histonet] Supervising a histologist

ific procedures both of them are signed > off on. > And it would be on specific procedures. > Or things are very strange in that area of Histoland. > > Joe Saby > > > From: Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet > To: Histonet > Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 201

[Histonet] Supervising a histologist

Hello Histoland: This may sound like a strange question, but I have my reasons. Has anyone run into a situation where a OJT histology assistant supervises an HTL when the histology manager is absent? Is it even legal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASC

Re: [Histonet] CAP question ANP.12500

We keep ours for one week after final report. There have been past issues as to tissues submitted from our endoscopy center not matching up to our gross exams. Gastric tissue included with esophageal tissue, I account for every MINUTE fragment, so there were absolutely floaters from somewhere!.

Re: [Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-2017

eople mad!! > > Tim Morken > Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus > Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies > Department of Pathology > UC San Francisco Medical Center > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet > [m

[Histonet] Fwd: RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-2017

Pam: No one in their right mind would work in that lab in Modesto! They have a horrible track record for numerous years! Run and don’t even think about applying! Akemi > Begin forwarded message: > > From: "Pam Barker" > Subject: RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin - Live where you vacation 8-1-

Re: [Histonet] I have a job

I thought we weren’t allowed to post jobs on histonet! I tried and it was removed! Akemi Allison-Tacha > On Mar 27, 2017, at 11:45 AM, Caryn Anderton via Histonet > wrote: > > Hello- > > I wanted to know if it was possible to post a position that I have available? > See Below > > Imm

Re: [Histonet] I have a job

I thought we weren’t allowed to post jobs on histonet! I tried and it was removed! Akemi Allison-Tacha > On Mar 27, 2017, at 11:45 AM, Caryn Anderton via Histonet > wrote: > > Hello- > > I wanted to know if it was possible to post a position that I have available? > See Below > > Imm

[Histonet] Cassette Printers

Good morning Histoland! Our department is looking into purchasing a new cassette printer which has the capability of interfacing with our AP Easy LIS System. I am currently demoing a General Data ID/Positive CL-01 Laser Cassette Printer and label printer system. We are a fairly small lab with

[Histonet] cassette printer additional request

Hi Again: I forgot to mention I am open to investigate other Cassette Printers other than the General Data Printer… AlOf course, price, and dependability is a big factor. Would love to hear your comments, good, bad or indifferent... Thanks in again! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Ma

[Histonet] RIP Wanda Platt Jones

My feelings for Wanda Platt Jones: Although I am Buddhist, and believe in reincarnation, I am untuned to all religions! In Wanda's case, perhaps, she was needed to be with her GOD to help serve in the best way possible for the ultimate good of everyone. She had an energy and presence which was f

[Histonet] histology opening

Hope this is acceptable. I am a Pathology Manager and am looking for a histologist to work for us. Here is my ad; A Great Opportunity for West Coast Histology Students and Graduates! If you will be graduating, and are eligible for certification, or are recently graduated and certified; our GI e

[Histonet] New Hire for My Lab

Attention West Coast Histology Students and Graduates! If you will be graduating, and are eligible for certification, or are recently graduated and certified; our GI Endoscopy laboratory in Beautiful Monterey, CA is expanding, and we are going to hire another histologist. We have a formalin free

Re: [Histonet] block retention

10 years for all slides and blocks with the exception of pediatric cases. Those cases we keep forever. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com

Re: [Histonet] Hourly wage for trainee in CA

the minimum starting wage that > they have accepted is $25. These are brand new graduates, with minimal > experience, but I don't believe their titles are "trainees". > Jennifer > > > > From:Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet > > To:Hi

[Histonet] Hourly wage for trainee in CA

Hello all my histology friends in California: 1st I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I would like to know what the hourly rate of a new histologist with a HT certification is making. I would very much appreciate this information. We are offering a training position to a local individ

[Histonet] Hiring a histologist

Attention recently graduated certified or certified eligible histologists! Our GI practice in Beautiful Monterey, CA is expanding, and we are going to hire another histologist to hone their skills under my tutelage. Must meet CLIA grossing regulations. We offer full benefits and 401 K. If you ar

Re: [Histonet] Temperature for slides

We monitor room temp and record it as per CAP, and CLIA. Are you sure the request wasn’t for monitoring room temp because of paraffin blocks, not slides? The concern is for paraffin blocks melting, due to excessive heat. Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consulta

Re: [Histonet] Marciafava-Bignami Disease

From my archives regarding my dear friend (Chuck) Charles Churukian: > December 26, 2010 > · > > I just heard from Irene Churukian today. Please put Chuck in your prayers. > Irene said this: CLL cells c

Re: [Histonet] Marciafava-Bignami Disease I have re-logged into the system and maybe this will now communicate with Histologists out there, and hope that I do not get twice as many emails from Histone

GP’s are fine for general health issues, but I would certainly get more conclusive tests done by a neurologist, as well as contacting the best worker’s comp attorney in your area who has dealt with chemical exposure cases. Studies show we are #1 in this country for the most hazardous professions