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From: Michael LaFriniere
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:31 AM
To: 'Wheelock, Timothy R.'
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Using randomly generated anonymizing numbers for
internal tracting of specimens
Since we also perform types of Research in our laboratory for several
Spring, MD 20904
P: 240.471.3427 . F: 240.471.3401 . Cell 410-940-8844
michael.lafrini...@ccplab.com
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From: Matthew Helenthal [mailto:matthew.helent...@icloud.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 1:41 PM
To: Michael LaFriniere
Subject: Histo position
Hi, my name
Yes this is a common problem, although I am not sure desperate enough would
be appropriate verbiage. As histologists over the years we have learned to
cope with and being highly resourceful. I have also resorted to the same idea,
hiring both AS and BS individuals filling positions and
Our laboratory has Full Time Supervisory HT (ASCP) job position opening for
right candidate in Silver Spring Maryland, large independent AP/lab with
hospitals, surgery centers and physician office clientele. Further information
please contact me directly.
**Not interested in job
Dawn,
The only study I know of is on CJD crutsfeldt-Jacobs Disease (know to survive
formalin fixation and routine processing protocols, the CDC web site has
additional information, In my laboratories I put all blocks in hazardous waste
for incineration disposal. It is not that costly just to
My favorite coverslipper at this time is Leica due to needing glass cover
slipping for imaging.
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
12041 Bournefield Way, Suite A . Silver Spring, MD 20904
P: 240.471.3427 . F: 240.471.3401 . Cell
I have seen this happen with high levels of Isopropanol in alcohols after the
eosins, I switch to regular reagent alcohols and seemed to eliminate the
bleeding of the eosin.
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
12041 Bournefield
: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 8:50 PM
To: Michael LaFriniere; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: GMS better than PAS for Fungi
Hi Michael,
The PASM uses periodic acid, followed by the methenamine silver reaction. This
is usually for basement membranes, though some methods
I must disagree Tony, with my experience,using Periodic acid instead of chromic
acid in the GMS stain I have no problem demonstrating Pseudo fungi nor strong
results demonstrating Pneumocystis, think you may be confusing stains, this is
not a (PSAM)that I am aware of.
Michael R. LaFriniere,
Hi Sarah,
Joyce is correct, under medicare changes in pathology coding, you can not bill
for each of the blocks of the same antibody applications, only one charge per
specific antibody mentioned in the pathology report is allowable. Medicare
immuno billing is per specimen only for each
Hi Cheryl,
I would suggest validation of any testing method in histology equivalent to the
IHC requirement
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
12041 Bournefield Way, Suite A . Silver Spring, MD 20904
P: 240.471.3427 . F: 240.471.3401 .
Allsion
It is my understanding, and I have gone over this with many billing experts as
well and performed endless research on. For medicare appropriate billing with
multiplex anitbodies, use the GO461 for first multiplex antibody then GO462 for
each separately identified antibody that the
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michael
LaFriniere
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 11:40 AM
To: Hutton, Allison; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: [Histonet] RE: ihc billing
Allsion
60-68 degrees C ranges are preferred, above that temperature one can begin to
cause many problems with; staining, nuclear bubbling, antigen retrieval to name
a few problems that have been recorded. Peggy Wink does a great 30 min CEU
presentation on some of these problems through the NSH
All of my labs are tested at least yearly or when we change a major procedure
dealing with formalin or xylene. In addition if an associate feels the fumes
are high we test that day. When I CAP inspect I like to see the lab tests
annually, however, it's not the requirement but would recommend as
I am setting up the Ventana system and performing validation, it's taking a
little longer to set up then expected but the support has been excellent.
Hopefully will have it running and validated in the next few months. Validation
is the time consumer I found with setting up a system.
Michael
I found each State that I have been in has a little different method to
hazardous waste handling/reporting in the laboratory. I have found that
recycling alcohol, xylene and formalin greatly reduces cost; my labs
demonstrate 60-70% cost reduction in all areas of concern, (usage, disposal and
Amber
Google CPT Standard 2014 many sites have it for sale, I would suggest a new one
each year so you can understand the changes which are happen quite frequently
in Pathology and will for a while.
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
I agree with Elizabeth, and do exactly what she outlines and I am a routine
large AP lab. What a great suggestion for classes at the State, Regional and
NSH meetings! It's a great plug and well worth the mentioning Elizabeth! This
is something everyone can benefit from the bench tech all the
Tanya
Check CAP web site I am pretty sure they have the Her 2 not sure of MMR
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology Laboratory
12041 Bournefield Way, Suite A * Silver Spring, MD 20904
P: 240.471.3427 * F: 240.471.3401 * Cell 410-940-8844
In search of Histotech, certified or notNO HEAD HUNTERS PLEASE!
Tuesday-Sat, midnightsgood pay/benefits and working conditions in a newly
built state of the art histology lab; must be team player orientated
demonstrate integrity and love histology. This is not just a job but a career
: [Histonet] FW: Frozen sections (UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Hi LeAnn, Please note my response below.
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From: Bassett, Juan L CTR (US)
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7:39 AM
To: 'Michael LaFriniere'
Cc: 'stonet-boun
Hi Leann,
Dependant on the case and how much tissue comes in from the OR, In my many
years...I have on many occasions grossed and placed tissue for FS on chuck, and
performed the frozen section, had it under the scope looking at it prior to the
Pathologist coming in for DX.(why) because we
Hi Patricia,
Error rates should not be set by employers. You should have an effective QA
management program and committee even in small practices with the Medical
Director as the Chair. The committee sets and establishes error rate thresholds
with monthly monitors in place to seek
James
I charge about the same as Wanda for legal cases, including an administrative
fee to search the case first, sometimes I have the legal firm pay up front
prior to sending any slides. I do offer additional slides at $10.00 each
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
A few months ago I implemented the Lieca stainer with coverslipper, great
pricing on the unit! It works well, the coverslipper can be a little touchy at
first but once you break it in, it works well...we went to imagining some
slides and wanted glass coverslips.
On another note, I just
Christi,
I just built a lab and ordered 5 of them through Mopec, they were fantastic to
work with and gave discounts for each additional unit purchased throughout the
12 month period that I bought them.
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Capital Choice Pathology
I have a few PT histotech positions openings...1 in Reston Virginia and 1 in
Laurel Maryland. Please feel free to contact me if any interest.
Michael
Michael R. LaFriniere, HT (ASCP)
Executive Director
Cytology Services of Maryland (CSM)
13900 Laurel Lakes Ave., Suite 100
Laurel, MD
Cytology Services of Maryland an Adventist Healthcare subsidiary is
accepting applications for HT, currently a full time midnights and Part
time weekends position is available. Please follow website instructions
below to apply:
• Go to www.adventisthealthcare.com (
FYI
The Grandfather clause still stands as it always had
Michael R. LaFriniere
Executive Director
Cytology Services of Maryland (CSM)
301-206-2555 ext 27 301-206-2595 fax
michael.lafrini...@csmlab.com
On 4/1/2010 at 8:46:10 PM, Joe Nocito jnoc...@satx.rr.com wrote:
I see that
Alyssa,
As Director of a large AP lab here in Maryland, to answer your question to the
best ability, one would need additional information.
Currently under accreditation guidelines a Cytotechnologist is allowed to read
100 non imaged slides per 24 hour period, or 200 {negative} imaged
Rene,
I agree with your process as to validation, however, could you help me
understand where does the CAP state (what check off list item)
concerning validation requirements when changing out processors or
processing technologies. My staff is currently performing the validation
process with a
It is my understand that , Yes you can bill as long as the ASR
disclaimer is on the report and you heave validation of such antibodies
that do did not have FDA approvals yet
Michael LaFriniere
On 12/9/2008 at 12:53:16 PM, Rene J Buesa [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
As your pathologists first
with these types of companies on personal time
is their business, however, I think it is offending for companies to
demonstrate this behavior. If anyone would like to know which company and
person called into my lab I will personally inform you on private email!
Michael LaFriniere
Executive Director
CSM
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