[Histonet] Special stain validation

If you are doing manual special stains, do you have to validate each new reagent lot number before testing on patient tissue?  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] 88305 cuts

 In regards to the 88305 cuts, every state/region is different. In NC, medicare part B global billing was cut from $99.84 to $66.68, the TC (technical component) was cut from $64.60 to $30.83 and the PC (professional component) went up from $35.23 to $35.85. These new reimbursement changes

[Histonet] Re: problem with 88305 reimbursement

Cindy,   I do not know all of the facts, but yes as of July 1st, 2012, a grandfather clause was discontinued by Congress. It states: Congress has approved legislation that discontinues direct Medicare payments for the technical component of anatomic pathology services provided to hospitals

[Histonet] (no subject)

Since there is discussion of formalin and methanol, I would like to ask everyone.Why would a vendor add methanol to their reagent alcohol and their 10% buffered formalin?  What are the advantages/disadvantages to the tissue especially for processing? Kelly 

[Histonet] fume hoods

Can anyone tell me a company that will test airflow velocity of fume hoods? Close to or in NC. Kelly   ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Re: Embedding beads

I started using the embedding beads several months ago as a quick way to track who embedded what cassette. Each tech is assigned a number according to the number on their microtome. I get the beads from Cancer Diagnostics. You can probably find something similar at a craft store. These come in

[Histonet] LIS vendors

 I have never heard of LABLION LIS systems. Anyone out there use it or might be familiar with it?? Kelly  ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] cloud based LIS

 Is there anyone out there in Histoland who is using a cloud based LIS?? Kelly  ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] LIS questions

  Is anyone out there familiar with any of the following LIS systems, if so, what are your thoughts??  AIM Path Software systems, Wavefront Software, WinSURGE, CSS LIS   What are the opinions out there for a server based system versus a cloud based?? Thanks! Kelly

[Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 100, Issue 27

I would be very careful when you say you need a CLIA certified tech to do gross (high complexity testing). You actually need someone who meets the CLIA requirements to perform High Complexity Testing. You can have a tech who is certified, but they may not meet the educational requirements. That

[Histonet] Certified techs/high complexity testing

I would be very careful when you say you need a CLIA certified tech to do gross (high complexity testing). You actually need someone who meets the CLIA requirements to perform High Complexity Testing. You can have a tech who is certified, but they may not meet the educational requirements. That

[Histonet] LIS

In today's Histology world, what is the best LIS and the worst LIS and why???  ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] embedding

 I have produced a very detailed guide for my techs. A little long, it is about 8 pages including diagrams pertaining mostly to derms. I would be glad to forward to anyone interested.  I would also like to share a book. I met the author and she autographed my book at a North Carolina meeting

[Histonet] inventory

Yesterday I inquired If and how labs did inventory for specials and immunos. I meant to ask IF and HOW labs do end of year inventory for specials and immunos. Thanks!         ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] inventory

Can the labs out there tell me IF and how you keep inventory of your special stains and immuno antibodies/reagents?       ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] High Complexity regulations

I work in a CLIA certified lab.   I do not know how different CAP is, but here is what CLIA requires for High complexity testing personnel:     TESTING PERSONNEL (42 CFR 493 1489) 1. Licensed MD, DO or DPM. 2. Doctorate, master's, or bachelor's in laboratory science. 3. Associate degree in

[Histonet] Symphony

I was wondering who out there in Histo Land is using or has used the Ventana Symphony HE stainer and what their experiences have been. Thanks in advance!!   Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services   Tele (252)-830-6866 (800)-284-0672 Cell  (252)-943-9527 Fax 

RE: [Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date

(800)-284-0672 Cell (252)-943-9527 Fax  (252)-830-0032           --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org wrote: From: Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org Subject: RE: [Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date To: Kelly Boyd kdboydhi...@yahoo.com, histonet

[Histonet] discarding old dry chemicals with no expiration date

Our lab recently had our CLIA inspection and the surveyor informed me that we need to discard any dry chemicals with an opened date of more than 10 years, even though none of the dry chemicals have an expiration date. This was not written up as a deficiency, but it was suggested we follow up on

[Histonet] Block ship out container

I am inquiring for another lab that is searching for what looks like a block holder/container that will hold four blocks for shipping. Has anyone ever seen these or know where they can be found? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F

Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block trimming

My techs use our Para Trimmer from Thermo Scientific Shandon. It will save your hands, but it takes a lot more time than the old fashion hand scraping. I prefer to hand scrape. I can scrape at least twice as many by hand than with the para trimmer. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager

RE: [Histonet] Question about Mercedes Medical star frost slides, comments?

I made the switch to Mercedes a while back. I use their clipped corner slides (MER7200) because they work great on our slide printer. I also use their Plus Starfrost slides (MER7255) for our IHC. The sections stay on great, even through antigen retrieval. Probably the best plus slide I have

Re: [Histonet] Looking for CD41 for FFPE

Try this web site.  Biocompare.com. You put in the antibody you are looking for and it will show all the manufactures that make it. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com    Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell 

Re: [Histonet] Hematoxylin Counterstain for IHC slides

Biocare's Cat Hematoxylin is really good. One real nice feature is that you blue your slides in TBS. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com    Tele (252)-830-6866 Cell  (252)-943-9527 Fax 

[Histonet] Billing question

Hi all!   Question for those familiar with all the billing regulations: If you use an antibody that is for RUO (research use only) or ASR (analyte specific reagent), can you bill the patient for these immunos? Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate

RE: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy

Thanks for the great laughs today! Really needed that! It's not funny when it happens, but great to laugh at later! Been there and done that too. Kelly D. Boyd, BS, HTL (ASCP) Lab Manager Harris Histology Services 2025 Eastgate Dr. Ste. F Greenville, NC 27858 www.harrishisto.com    Tele