RE: [Histonet] BS in Histotechnology

2015-03-24 Thread Mark Turner
sses I ever had! Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Sicurello Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 3:47 PM To: Michael Ann Jon

RE: [Histonet] Re: Flames at embedding centers

2014-11-19 Thread Mark Turner
en tissue processor (Technicon). Not going to say anything at all about disposal.... Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sanders, Jeanin

[Histonet] RE: Is there a Law for refusal of pathology services.

2014-08-19 Thread Mark Turner
), something the OSHA folks frown upon. I'm also curious how the payors will view this. Sounds like a ready-made excuse for instance denial. Keep us posted. Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwester

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

2014-08-11 Thread Mark Turner
Saves on embalming costs Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shirley A. Powell Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 1:04 PM To: Ingles

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

2014-08-07 Thread Mark Turner
35 years here. Histology has been very, very good to me! :-) Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Thursday

RE: [Histonet] RE: Re: Friday histology trivia

2014-06-27 Thread Mark Turner
Count me in, Wanda! After some of the long hours I work, I probably wouldn't need makeup! Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of

RE: [Histonet] Discontinuing Negative Reagent Controls for IHC

2013-12-10 Thread Mark Turner
Here at CSI Labs we stopped negative controls for routine assays last August upon verification of the new standard and it has not been a problem. We do, however, continue to validate using negatives to ensure good quality. Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC CSI

RE: [Histonet] Chris van der Loos

2013-12-03 Thread Mark Turner
Chris will be missed dearly. Not only for his sense of humor and knowledge, but because the world is not the same today without him. He was a wonderful colleague. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children at this time. Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC CSI Laboratories Manager

RE: [Histonet] RE: Formalin

2013-05-31 Thread Mark Turner
istic in either case. Mark Turner, HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of darkd...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 2:27 PM To: his

[Histonet] RE: Medical Antiques Estate Sale

2013-02-15 Thread Mark Turner
I'm going to be in Chattanooga tomorrow. I will try to get over there and see the collection. Thanks for the notice. Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC   -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet

[Histonet] RE: Sonority Question

2013-02-13 Thread Mark Turner
I have worked in places which do both. One lab considered hire date only while another calculated FT equivalent hours. Both have merit and it is usually set according to institutional policy. Mark Turner, Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC Manager, Histology/IHC CSI Laboratories   -Original Message

RE: [Histonet] Dako HercepTest Kit

2012-10-16 Thread Mark Turner
We also Decided to maintain the negative control on our HercepTest assays for this very reason. Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC CSI Laboratories IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct 770-508-7644 Cell    678-319-1454 Fax mailto:mtur...@csilaboratories.com

RE: [Histonet] RE: Happy Retirement to Jim Burchette

2012-06-22 Thread Mark Turner
Happy retirement, Jim, and thanks for all you did for our field, but especially for the patients whose lives you enriched! Enjoy a well-deserved retirement! Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct 770-508-7644 Cell    678-319-1454

RE: [Histonet] Armadillos living at AFIP

2012-06-12 Thread Mark Turner
Dr. Bob, I'd bet that 80 mph on a Louisiana highway after midnight might reap a few specimens Just bring a scalpel and a vat of formalin! Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct 770-508-7644 Cell    678-319-1454 mailto

RE: [Histonet] Farewell

2012-03-30 Thread Mark Turner
, but my guess is that you will continue to wake up early for a few more weeks. After all, one knows that someone is a histotech when waking up at 4:30 AM is considered "sleeping in!" :-)) Best wishes on your retirement! Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3

RE: [Histonet] picric acid

2012-02-03 Thread Mark Turner
The explosion I witnessed was initiated by a blasting cap. The bomb squad director said it exploded with the force of several sticks of dynamite. If anyone has picric acid still in their lab, exercise GREAT caution. Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct

RE: [Histonet] reagents without expiration dates

2012-02-03 Thread Mark Turner
The Security Director turned a very pale shade of yellow when he witnessed the strength of the explosion. Just glad I caught it before someone tried to unscrew the lid... Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct 770-508-7644 Cell    678-319

RE: [Histonet] reagents without expiration dates

2012-02-03 Thread Mark Turner
the local bomb squad. The squad took the bottle out into the field next to the hospital and detonated it. Left a nice little crater... You can say I started my career with a "Bang!" :-) Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager 678-319-3321 Direct 770-508-7644 Cell   

RE: [Histonet] AFIP closing

2011-09-12 Thread Mark Turner
est of the evening getting to know each other. He was a great man! Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC CSI Laboratories Alpharetta, GA -Original Message- From: cedarwo...@comcast.net [mailto:cedarwo...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 11:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.e

RE: ***SUSPECT*** RE: [Histonet] Retirement

2011-06-17 Thread Mark Turner
Dang, I miss the good old days! :-) Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC -Original Message- From: Blazek, Linda [mailto:lbla...@digestivespecialists.com] Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 12:49 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: ***SUSPECT*** RE: [Histonet] Retirement Cup holders on

RE: [Histonet] CAP checklist, question ANP.23041.

2011-03-17 Thread Mark Turner
consensus seems to be that there is no consensus Mark Turner, HT(ASCP) QIHC -Original Message- From: Horn, Hazel V [mailto:hor...@archildrens.org] Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:23 PM To: 'Mark Tarango'; Mark Turner Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [His

[Histonet] CAP checklist, question ANP.23041.

2011-03-16 Thread Mark Turner
ty testing and require CLIA compliant qualifications for the operators? Mark Turner, Ph.D, HT(ASCP) QIHC IHC / Histology Manager CSI Laboratories 770-817-0817 x 394 678-205-4669 FAX mtur...@csilaboratories.com <mailto:nmon...@csilaboratories.com> csilaboratories.c

Re: [Histonet] bone marrow aspirations

2011-03-02 Thread Mark Turner
I've generally used the methanol fixation. Mark Turner Rene J Buesa wrote: > Either air dry → methanol (most labs) or air dry → PAP fixative (I always > preferred methanol). > René J. > > --- On Wed, 3/2/11, Debra Siena wrote: > > > From: Debra Sien

[Histonet] (no subject)

2011-02-24 Thread Mark Turner
Several of you have asked that I share our protocol for the P16 on the Ventana XT. I apologize for the delay, but here is what we have worked up and it performs well in our lab: CC1 Standard Antibody incubation @ 37 degrees C. for 28 minutes Amplification Hematoxylin counterstain 4 minutes Blui

Re: [Histonet] p16 antibody

2011-02-10 Thread Mark Turner
They hold the patent and no one else produces it. We order the kit and use the antibody on the Ventana XT stainers, placing the antibody in a prep kit. Works great. Mark Turner, PhD, HT(ASCP)QIHC Mayo Clinic in Arizona Michele Carr wrote: > Hi everyone was wondering who carries

Re: [Histonet] c-erbB2

2010-12-01 Thread Mark Turner
Yes. What's up with that? Mark Cindy Bulmer wrote: > Hello Histoland, >   > Has anyone seen any "B-9 ducts" staining positive with the c-erbB2 Oncoprotein > (Rabbit, conc.) # A0485 from Dako? >   > Thank you, > Cindy > > Cynthia Bulmer HT(ASCP)QIHC > IHC Supervisor, CTPL > Waco, TX >

Re: [Histonet] IHC FILD

2010-10-15 Thread Mark Turner
ed by your current employer, however it just might make a future one consider investing a little stronger in you because you have invested in yourself. Good luck! Mark Turner Debora Probst wrote: > Can anyone tell me if once you have taken the IHC certification test and > pass