[Histonet] Protocol for preparing Cell Blocks

Hi Histo World, We are currently looking at how we process cell blocks and were wondering if anyone had a procedure they would be willing to share with us. Currently, we spin the fluids down in formalin and put the entire button in a biowrap and process that. This leaves our cell blocks very

[Histonet] Body Fluid Specimens

and slides looked better. Our hematology department prepares our CSF and brochoalveolar lavage slides for us. Does anyone have a protocol for specimen preparation they could email us? You can send me the protocol at kelly_colpi...@hotmail.com. Thanks so much,Kelly Colpitts, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] Inventory Management System

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[Histonet] HPV Control Tissue

g you could send us, please send me an email (kelly_colpi...@hotmail.com). Thanks,Kelly Colpitts, HT (ASCP)Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwester

[Histonet] HPV control slides

Happy Tuesday, We are currently looking for HPV positive control slides for both HPV high risk and HPV low risk probes. Would anyone happen to have a half dozen or so of each that they could share? Please contact me at my email address if you do. Thanks, Kelly Colpitts Nationwide

[Histonet] CMV control slide

Good Morning Histoland, Just wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase CMV control slides. Normally we buy ours from Newcomer but according to their website, they are currently out of stock. Thanks for your help, Kelly Colpitts, HT (ASCP

[Histonet] Positive Patient ID

Hi Histoland, Recently we had a CAP inspection. One of the deficiencies that we were sited for was a lack of positive patient ID. Here's is our current process (the process that has been in place forever and a day). 1)Specimens are collected. 2)They are assigned the next specimen numbers (

[Histonet] Reusing specimen containers

Hi Histoland! I'm just wondering what folks out there are doing about specimen containers. Is anyone cleaning them out and reusing them? Is there any CAP or Joint Commission regulations that say that all specimen containers can only be used once or can you reuse them as long as they have

[Histonet] Full-Time histology position in Fayetteville, NC

Hi Histoland, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is currently looking for a full-time histotechnician or histotechnologist. For more information and/or to apply, please see the posting on the hospital's career website: www.capefearcareers.com Have a great day,

[Histonet] Automated Special Stainers

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