[Histonet] A Probable Final Post

Best regards and thanks for bearing with me. http://raffstuff.home.blog/2022/12/08/the-packing-boxes-are-filling-up-and-moving-out/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-02

[Histonet] Some Fall Out from our Lab Week--How was yours?

I haven't posted a blog here in many, many moons---but Happy Post Lab Week! https://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2022/05/costner-and-cooper/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076

[Histonet] thinking about why the lab is so important

Today's blog post: https://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2021/10/paper-clips/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 _

[Histonet] Biocare Intellipath

Chicagoland Histonetters, Our lab has the following great piece of equipment available. We are asking $3000. Biocare Intellipath FLX IHC Staining system Complete system includes: CPU, Monitor, Zebra label printers, Biocare Decloaking chamber, all bulk reagent containers. 10 Years old. Great wor

[Histonet] For those of you who have cut autopsy slides (blog post)

Hope all of you are doing well. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/10/brain-cutting/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203

[Histonet] It makes what we do in the lab feel worthwhile--blog post

Hope all our well. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/08/this-makes-my-day/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 _

[Histonet] An occasional blog post

Hope everyone is well. Once in a while I like to post a blog link when there is a bit of a lab link, so here goes. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/07/four-things-i-know-doing-crossword-puzzles-in-ink/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225

[Histonet] Pathology perspective on COVID testing--and Happy Lab Week to all

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/04/covid-testing/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Medical Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___ Histo

[Histonet] A month since the last group of COVID-19 Haiku. How is everyone hanging in?

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/04/haiku-2/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet mailing list H

[Histonet] A follow up to a blog post that you liked last week-haikus, puzzles and labs

Thanks for reading-and all be well http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/03/hits-misses-covid-haikus/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203

[Histonet] Brief thoughts as the lab winds down--Haiku in the Time of COVID

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/03/covid-19-haiku/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet mail

[Histonet] A New Look at the Lab--Happy New Year!

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2020/01/timeline/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] It's a blog, and a reminder to my friends in labs all around

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2019/08/another-psa-for-p-s-a/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Lab related blog post.

Hope all are well and enjoying the beginning of summer. For a little pathology related food for thought click here. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 West

[Histonet] Looking for PRN second shift histologist

UroPartners Laboratory in Westchester, Illinois is seeking an experienced histologist for PRN second shift work, consisting mainly of cutting of biopsy specimens. If interested, please respond to me at lr...@uropartners.com Best regards, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA Uro

[Histonet] Blog posting

Thoughts on what comes after a career in the lab. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2019/05/retire/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 _

[Histonet] Bar code scanner to compare specimen jars to cassettes

Greetings to all: Are any of your labs using a portable device (not part of an LIS) to compare bar codes on cassettes to 1) specimen jars, or 2) slides. If so, what product do you use, how does it affect workflow, and how satisfied are you with it? Thanks, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners

[Histonet] Keeping HIPAA in mind--it relates to all of us.

I haven't posted a blog for quite a while here. But this is something for all of us to remember, especially when it gets in the public eye. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2019/03/hipaa/ The above is the opinion of the author and not UroPartners, LLC Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartner

[Histonet] Lab/Histology Blog link

Happy Holidays to all. A link to a blog all about those nasty bits of paraffin that drive me crazy. If you read, be sure to say hi in the comments and tell me you found us in the Histonet listserve. No spam, I promise!! Cut and paste address into your browser. Don't forget that last slash www.

[Histonet] Our lab rocks.

Today's blog posting is celebrating the lab, but the link is not postable here. If you have any interest in reading, email me at lr...@uropartners.com and I will send the link. Thanks, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester,

[Histonet] Something to share with all the men in your laboratories and lives

Get PSA tested. It saves lives: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2018/09/are-40-men-enough-to-prove-a-psa-point/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___

[Histonet] Lab related blog post--Electronic Health Records

Hope everyone had a good weekend. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2018/06/your-doctor-hates-the-electronic-health-record-i-love-it/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203

[Histonet] Pathology/Pathologist Blog Post

Greetings to all, as spring finally descends on Chicago. This Month's Lab Blog Post-It's All in the Call Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 22

[Histonet] Lab Week Blog Post

Happy Lab Week to All. The blog takes a quick peak behind the curtain. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2018/04/your-biopsy-lives-on-what-happens-after-the-diagnosis-is-made/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 6

[Histonet] Supervisory Position in Suburban Chicago

UroPartners Lab, a private lab in Chicago's Western Suburbs is beginning a search for a Histology Supervisor due to the impending retirement of our superstar supervisor. Our staff of 4 histologists embeds, cut and stain approximately 150-200 biopsy blocks/day, as well as a performing a variety

[Histonet] Pathology Blog Post

Hope all are doing well. More on Prostate Cancer-Do the numbers add up? Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 70

[Histonet] Blog Link

An article in the New York Times inspired today's blog. Sorry that no histologists were needed in solving this autopsy riddle! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2018/02/from-the-autopsy-files-the-triangle-of-death/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Ent

[Histonet] A blog about pathology and histology

Can you make the diagnosis? Click the link to give it a try. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westches

[Histonet] Pathologist Blog Part 2

For those of you who read Part 1 (or even if you didn't) here is part 2. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/11/i-give-people-cancer-part-2/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-

[Histonet] Lab related blog post

For those interested, Part 1 of a two part blog about pathology and diagnosis. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/11/i-give-people-cancer-part-1/ Have a good week. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Te

[Histonet] Friday Fun--Lab Related Blog Post

It was cytology, but could be histology just as easily! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/10/the-safety-engineers-reply-will-make-you-wonder/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 7

[Histonet] Can any histonetters help out locating a microbiology tech?

Hello all: We are looking for a part-time, mostly weekend, micro tech in the Chicago area. They are tough to find! If you know of anyone, or have any connections to micro in your lab, please pass this along. Thanks, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterp

[Histonet] Happy Friday--Lab related blog post

Have a good weekend-and I hope your lab works like ours! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/08/we-are-great-because-you-wont-stop/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203

[Histonet] New Lab Related Blog Post

Good morning to all. The rains in Chicago have finally stopped. Link for a lab blog post is below. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/07/oops-we-did-it-again-another-research-paper-tells-us-pathologists-sometimes-have-it-tough-this-time-with-melanoma/ Thanks, Lester J. Raff, MD MB

[Histonet] Histo/pathology blog post

Good morning all: Looking at digital microscopy today on the blog. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/06/will-digital-microscopes-replace-the-real-thing/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486

Re: [Histonet] Microwave processors

We are quite happy with Milestone Histos3 for processing our prostate and bladder biopsies quickly. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 -Original Message- From: Charles

[Histonet] PRN-oncall histology openning in Chicago Area.

We are seeking an on-call histologist at our suburban Chicago private lab to supplement our great current team of 4 histologists. Primarily late afternoon or evening hours to give us a hand cutting on those extra busy days! Please contact Andrea O'Brien, Histology Manager at 708-486-0076. Lest

[Histonet] On-Call Histologist for Chicago Area

We are seeking an on-call histologist at our suburban Chicago private lab to supplement our great current team of 4 histologists. Primarily late afternoon or evening hours to give us a hand cutting on those extra busy days! Please contact Andrea O'Brien, Histology Manager at 708-486-0076. Leste

[Histonet] Adhesive cover for microscope state.

Hello All: Years ago I had a white adhesive plastic cover on my microscope stage that kept the stage smooth. I am looking for a similar product but having no luck with an internet search. Does anyone have any leads on this? Thanks, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Labora

Re: [Histonet] Pathology Slides Send-Outs

We have a policy that says we do, but I find my clerical staff frequently waives the fee. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard vi

Re: [Histonet] [EXTERNAL] ICD-10 Codes

Interesting--we always require and ICD from our submitting providers even though we are all part of the same group. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 -Original Message---

[Histonet] Lab related blog---and Happy Lab Week

Congrats to all the great histotechs and staffs during National Lab Week. I couldn't do my job without the wonderful people creating crisp clean slides and sparkling special stains. And they make the lab a fun place to come to every day. Today's blog is lab related, though not directly histology

[Histonet] Testicular biopsy processing

Hello all-although we are a Uropath lab, up until now we have not processed testicular biopsies, and it has been years since I have done so. Do most labs still use Bouin's Solution as the fixative of choice? Any precautions or special handling techniques? Thanks for any and all input. -- Le

[Histonet] Disposal of slides/blocks

Our lab is once again evaluating disposal of slides/blocks from >10 years ago. Maintaining or donating the material do not appear to be feasible options. Aside from PHI issues, how are labs disposing of this type of material. Do you place the slides in sharps containers? Do you red bag the bloc

[Histonet] New Lab Blog Posting

I hope all are doing well. A return look at prostate cancer in the lab. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2017/03/prostate-cancer-peaking-behind-the-pathologist-screen/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 T

Re: [Histonet] Grossing small biopsies

All our specimens are biopsies. Our minimum requirement for grossing biopsies is a BA in a science field and then our on-site training. We have two dedicated lab assistants trained in this manner. We use one of our histotechs who was trained in grossing elsewhere as a 3rd option, but it is not i

[Histonet] Lab inspired blog post for Friday

Have a good weekend. If you are in part of this deep chill, stay warm. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/12/cant-make-up-your-mind-it-will-be-better-in-the-morning-a-look-at-decision-fatigue/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite

Re: [Histonet] Hard copy pathology reports

We don't use epic, but run into the same issue with our system which is integrated into the groups EHR. We fax hard copies to outside providers. To do this we try to maintain an up-to-date list of fax numbers, but it is obviously difficult. Our ordering doctor's offices are supposed to inform u

[Histonet] Happy Holidays and Pathology Related Post

Hope everyone has recovered from Thanksgiving and is looking forward to the holidays ahead, whatever you may celebrate. The new blog post is seeking data on pathology reports. Feel free to read and share.

Re: [Histonet] Lab Assistants

Our Anatomic Path lab assistants: 1) Accept cases from courier and accession them 2) Gross core biopsies (all our lab assistants have Bachelors Degrees and have been trained) 3) Cytology Prep 4) File slides and blocks 5) Fill supply orders for our clinician offices 6) Prepare some QA statist

[Histonet] Lab Related Blog Post

Hope everyone has a good weekend! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/11/you-can-be-a-whistle-blower-or-you-can-look-for-a-different-way/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492

[Histonet] Happy November---Lab related blog post

Hope everyone had a good Halloween and all are looking forward to the holiday season. Today's blog takes a look at lab orientation for non-labratorians. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/11/labra-cadabra-getting-the-right-laboratory-result-to-the-right-patient-at-the-right-time/ Les

Re: [Histonet] Cassette/slide printers

We are similar volume (slightly busier on some days.) WE use the Signature Model from Primera for both Cassettes and slides. I like the way our labels look. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fa

[Histonet] Lab related blog post

Hoping all are doing well. Good lab-bad lab blog. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/10/ben-stiller-and-psa-fly-elizabeth-holmes-and-theranos-die/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fa

Re: [Histonet] CPT?

Is the genetics company billing the patient/insurance for clinical testing of the samples? If so, your lab can establish a contractual arrangement by which the genetics lab can pay your lab fair market value for the time and labor to provide the specimen. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medi

[Histonet] Landmark blog post

Hope you all don't mind. Some links to lab blog posts, some other things as well. 100th blog post Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise

[Histonet] Blog link broken in Dawns Post

For those of you trying to read the blog Dawn was referring to (and a lot of people seem to be), the URL was broken in her post. It should be: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/08/going-for-gold-in-a-different-competition/ Dawn-how do labs responds to the problems you cite in your

[Histonet] A Very Lab Blog to start your weekend.

My appreciation to the lab world. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/08/going-for-gold-in-a-different-competition/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___

[Histonet] Anatomic path related blog post.

Hello all-probably last lab blog post for the next few weeks. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/07/but-doctor-how-do-you-know-that-is-my-biopsy-maintaining-patient-identification/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westche

[Histonet] Lab/health related post

Hope all the list serve members are doing well. This is significant news for men; share it with your staff, your family, your friends: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/07/when-it-hurts-to-say-i-told-you-so-advanced-prostate-cancer-cases-on-the-rise/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartne

[Histonet] Blog Post (with Explanation)

The linked blog is not about lab/histology, but a histonetter Downsize, Maybe subscriber who read it suggested that it could perhaps be useful for h. pylori and worth a post-so here goes. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/07/we-take-a-shine-to-yinmn-its-the-new-blue/ Lester J. Raff

Re: [Histonet] Media Lab

We have been using MediaLab for several years, beginning with their online courses and progressing to Document Control and InspectionProof. We are awaiting our first CAP inspection in which I expect the inspectors to be able to get virtually all the information they need from our MediaLab site

[Histonet] Just some before the long weekend Friday Fun-lab related blog

Pathologists couldn't do it without great histology teams, so thanks and have a Happy 4th. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/06/reading-a-prostate-biopsy-inside-the-mind-of-a-pathologist/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511

[Histonet] Post with a Prize (see below or disregard)

HI All: Although I no longer post blog posts here, this one has a contest with a $25 gift card prize to the winner, so I am making an exception. Good luck! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/06/easy-tuesday-music-trivia-with-a-prize/ Best regards, Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartner

Re: [Histonet] Spill kits

We keep our spill kits in unobstructed cabinets with bright yellow signage on the wall above. We have no problem getting to them as needed, and have never had an issue in many, many CAP inspections. -- -- Latest post: http://www.chicagonow

Re: [Histonet] SEND OUTS

Your transcriptionist (or someone with a little Excel experience) should definitely set this up as a spread sheet. You would be able to search, sort, etc. Just be sure to back up on a daily basis! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/06/american-ninja-warrior-presidential-style/ Lest

[Histonet] No More Blog Posts -- Over and Out!

To My Lab Colleagues: As my intent has never been to sow discontent or rancor, I think it is for the best if I no longer post links to my blog, lab related or otherwise. Of course the blogs go on, and if anyone is interested in being added to my mailing list for future notifications, just drop

[Histonet] Medical/health related post

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/running-mates-and-other-mates-fighting-trump-fighting-cancer/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___

Re: [Histonet] Specimen pads and medical blog post

Hal Hawkins wrote: "Way back when I was at Emory, the GI docs used to place their biopsies on freshly cut slices of cucumber. The cucumber slices were fixed and processed with the specimen, cut nicely, and support the tissue in a perfectly flat orientation." We also did that for GI biopsies dur

[Histonet] Blog Post Not lab related

Just some philosophy towards the end of a long day. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/kitten-power-can-get-things-done/ Just a reminder-I try to limit my blog invitations here. If you enjoy the blog, remember to subscribe (no charge, no spam) on the ChicagoNow blog site. Thanks

[Histonet] Microtome response and unrelated blog psot

We are very satisfied with Leica microtomes and will probably be getting an additional one soon. Yes, they are adjustable. Unrelated blog post: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/whats-in-your-wallet-theres-a-little-aluminum-foil-package-in-mine/ Please note, if you cut and

[Histonet] Blog Post--not work related

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/its-a-puzzlement-putting-the-pieces-together-when-building-a-house/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 _

[Histonet] Just an April 1, Friday Fun blog post

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/04/an-icon-abandoned-and-its-no-april-fool-prank/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 __

[Histonet] Health Related Follow Up Blog Post

Men, take notice! Women, share with any men in your life! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/medicare-gets-this-one-right-for-now/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0

[Histonet] How Does Your Lab Keep Clean and Bright (blog post)

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/can-newman-and-redford-paint-our-lab-or-fund-our-house/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 _

[Histonet] How does your lab handle lunch meetings? (blog post)

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/never-let-a-doctor-plan-your-lunch/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet

[Histonet] blog Post--always striving to generate public interest in laboratories

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/5-things-your-pathologist-never-told-you/ As always, feel free to forward and spread the word. Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-020

[Histonet] Friday fun for some--blog post NOT WORK RELATED

Happy weekend to all http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/march-madness-bracketology-presidential-style/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203

[Histonet] Lab related blog post

For those of you who do FISH... http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/fish-a-little-known-lab-test-for-an-important-disease/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203

Re: [Histonet] Clinical Lab vs. Antomical Pathology

In my past career in a medium sized community hospital, both aspects of the lab were melded. But your issue with the frozen sections is a different one. Your director needs to meet with the O.R. or the infection control staff to find a way to allow you into the suite without violating any establ

[Histonet] Also saluting you all today!

I join in saluting all the histology professionals out there. We are holding off on our in-lab celebration until next week when our outstanding supervisor will be back to join us. By the way, we still have an opening in our lab. Besides first shift, 2nd or 3rd shift applicants will be considered

[Histonet] Blog post--lab related

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/no-lovie-for-our-lab/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 ___ Histonet mailing list H

[Histonet] (Lab related) Blog Post

This is more for the lay public-but you may want to add in your own inspection experiences. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/03/testing-the-tester-lab-inspections-101/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 6

[Histonet] Job openning in Chicago Suburbs

Our lab, a large private uropathology lab in the west Chicago suburbs, is seeking a full time day shift histologist. Please contact me for details. Please spread the word! Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel

[Histonet] Friday Fun (non-work related blog post, easy to ignore)

Anyone moving to Chicago area? http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/02/to-the-family-who-will-buy-our-house-whoever-you-are/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-492-0203 __

Re: [Histonet] Staffing

Average per day: 150 blocks with 6 levels on 2 slides for every block About 20-25 IHC slices About 22 technical hours NO FS, but histo techs are also involved in specimen accessioning. __ Music trivia(l) question: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/

Re: [Histonet] Lab Coats (and post)

Heather, We get our disposable lab coats from Choyce: Item 6250-B $94/case http://www.choyce-products.com/our-products/personal-protective-equipment/protective-clothing/lab-coats.html Latest blog post: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/02/w

[Histonet] Need Slide Cabinets--Response and post

We buy our slide cabinets directly from the manufacturer Phoenix Metal Products. You can contact them at 516-546-4200. Buying direct is cheaper than going through a distributor. Unrelated blog post : http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/02/timeshare-hat-trick-how-we-wound-up-with-a-h

[Histonet] Sponges for processing biopsies

WE use the biopsy sponges, THOROUGHLY soaked in formalin. They are easy to use and not time consuming either for the grosser or the histologist. About 98% of our volume is prostate biopsies, and we do not see the compression artifact Rene references. Unrelated blog http://tinyurl.com/down01

[Histonet] Tissue FISH and post

Good Morning: In labs that do tissue FISH, does the histology lab do the entire FISH process, or cut the slides and then pass off to the molecular department? Thanks, New post: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/01/i-have-a-trophy-wife-and-other-things-i-learned-playing-tennis-twice

[Histonet] Thanks...also blog post

http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/01/can-someone-create-this-app/ Thanks to the suggestions for flooring. We are finding the concept of moving all our block and slide cabinets to allow us to lay new flooring overwhelming. We may opt to have the housekeeping crew put on a new coating

[Histonet] Floor Choice Question, and blog post

Good Morning from Frigid Chicago: Our lab has the opportunity to do some badly needed painting, and also to make changes in the floor surfaces. We currently have vinyl in the clinical areas and carpeting in the offices. The carpeting will stay. Our decision is whether to swap out the vinyl or n

[Histonet] Antigen retrieval

Thanks for the input on ouor antigen retrieval problem. Biocare did a little troubleshooting for us, and things look great, at least for today. Is your lab playing the lottery? Our is: http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/01/sorry-gang-we-might-not-win-the-lottery-tonight/ Lester J. R

[Histonet] Antigen retrieval question. and a bit more

Hello 'netters, hope you all had a good weekend. We are having some difficulties with the pressure cooker chambers we use for antigen retrieval. What different methodologies would be recommended? If we went to a different methodology for retrieval, would each antigen have to be revalidated? Ho

[Histonet] Thanks for assistance

Thanks for spreading the word about block disposal. I have been inundated with requests, will have to sort through them all! For anyone interested Friday blog post http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2016/01/what-is-the-last-sound-you-will-hear/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical

[Histonet] Disposal of Blocks and Slides

Our lab will be passing its 10th anniversary shortly, and for space considerations, will begin disposal of blocks and slides. None of blocks or slides from early years have patient ID, so no HIPAA concerns, but what other issues are there with disposal? What kind of waste do slides and blocks c

[Histonet] Not work related, but one of the last

A blog post for those of you who have travel stories. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/12/an-open-letter-to-doug-parker-ceo-of-american-airlines/ Finally, since I have no desire to upset the membership of this list, I am going to fade away from posting here. Those of you who enjoy t

[Histonet] Does anyone read the list on weekends?

Color me Happy! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/12/color-choice-made-easy-its-all-black-or-white/ Les Raff ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Blog Post--not work related

We are making progress, but doesn't look like I am going to give up my day job. http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/12/if-we-spend-it-they-will-come/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076

[Histonet] The Weekend Post--not work related

Published yesterday, still fresh to read today! http://www.chicagonow.com/downsize-maybe/2015/12/the-force-was-with-me-in-1968-my-favorite-theater/ Lester J. Raff, MD MBA UroPartners Medical Director Of Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, Il 60154 Tel: 708-486-0076 Fax: 708-4

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