[Histonet] Collection station

collection station since we will be bringing the specimens back to the main office? Nicole Tatum BSH, HT ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Clia requirements on specimens collected from satelite offices.

the address where the specimen was from, or the address where it was processed. Thank You, Nicole Tatum ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

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

it but only do gross description? Charge anything? Any thoughts or imformation would be greatly appreciated. Nicole Tatum HT BSH ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Shandon HistoCentre II question

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[Histonet] Softening toenails procedure

Hi, I need a good procedure for softening toe nails to run on HE. I have used Nair and KOH. Anyone have a good procedure that works well that they would like to share. Thanks, Nicole Tatum HT, ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] POL labs

that it shouldn't be allowed to exist because its for profit. Just my thought. Happy Halloween to all. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Unregistered techs

the transisition of licensure and passed the skills and knowlegde on to us young bucks to carry the torch. That is all...lol Nicole Tatum HT ASCP (hahaha soon to be HTL ASCP) :)~~~ LOL, I was waiting for this thread to turn into a fist fight. I knew it would.   A Fl Licensed HTL

[Histonet] Fwd: AADA rapid response team convinces Aetna to clarify policy on accreditation for in-office pathology labs

Original Message Subject: Fwd: AADA rapid response team convinces Aetna to clarify policy on accreditation for in-office pathology labs From:blondi33...@aol.com Date:Tue, May 8, 2012 3:57 pm To: nic...@dlcjax.com

Re: [Histonet] RE: Qualifications for grossing

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RE: [Histonet] RE: Qualifications for grossing

a wonderful day. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Try to keep your snide remarks quiet, and respond with some degree of respect. We will not always agree, but there is no strike there. You dislike me,, that's fine. But keep your personal comments to yourself. If you can be that mature. Sent from my

[Histonet] ACMS perspective on Aetna's new requirments.

This is a letter From the American College of Mohs Surgery in reguards to Aetna letter for CAP requiremnet. April 5, 2012 I read your letter of March 23, 2012, outlining Aetna’s new requirement for CLIA and CAP certification for certain pathology services with dismay. I am very concerned these

Re: [Histonet] In House Labs in WSJ

of misdiagnosises and an increase in malpractice suits. Its becomming scarry out there.. This change will effect each one of us. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP On 4/10/2012 5:33 PM, Kim Donadio wrote: Less screening = fewer biopsies = less revenue = less prostate cancers caught early = more deaths

[Histonet] Aetna in-house

and CLIA remains the only certification you need. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Aetna and In-Office Lab Accreditation

as our field, reguardless of location. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Thank you for that. How are things at Hartford Hospital? One of my favorite places, rotated there many years ago. Very impressive facility! Is Dr. Ricci still there? On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Richard Cartun rcar

Re: [Histonet] Aetna and In-Office Lab Accreditation

Well Said To suggest that any physician who goes into private practice and has their own lab is any more of a money hound than any other physician at a hospital would also be disingenuous . And of course this is about money. It's about one group of people trying to get another group of

RE: [Histonet] Aetna and In-Office Lab Accreditation

, for the very same reason the undertaker is no longer the ambulance driver. There is a very real, and significant conflict of interest. Sent from my Windows Phone From: Nicole Tatum Sent: 4/10/2012 6:45 AM To: Davide Costanzo; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Aetna

Re: [Histonet] Slide Brite

as xylene. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Hello. I saw a post this morning about Slide Brite substitute for Xylene and would like to get your opinion(s) on the product. Thank you, Nanne Marsh HT (ASCP) Histology Specialist II 1000 E 50th Street Kansas City, MO. 64110 (816) 926-4305 n

Re: [Histonet] Respirators and Routine Histology

should have adequite ventilation that a respirator should not be needed for the entire shift, maybe during specfic tasks with high fumes. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Happy New Year to All, I need some help from all of you out there in histoland. How many of you wear respirators during your entire 8

RE: [Histonet] Histo Aide Duties

situations. They could still be very competent individuals if training by a patient person who is willing to educate others. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP ASMS I don't want to seem nit picky, but I tend to strongly agree with Rene's point about coverslipping. It is not really the act or task

Re: [Histonet] RE: cassette marker

I absolutely love mercedes medical pens called platunium line mer marker. They are smudge prrof and stay on. Love them. Im sure if you called CHAD at mercedes he could send you a free sample. Nicole Tatum Laboratory Marking Pens from Thermo Scientific (Richard-Allan) Ref 2000. Best

Re: [Histonet] Problems with Frozen tissues

of the charged slide, or wipe excess oct in between sections. Last note. If you have automatic stainer and it has an aggitate function.Turn it off. Stain the slides as gently as possible. Hope this helps, Nicole Tatum HT ASCP Ive never just air dried my frozen sections. always put them

[Histonet] background checks required by AHCA

background screening. So does all the arnp, pa, ht, and ma's need to be screened because we have a lab? Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP http://ahca.myflorida.com/mchq/long_term_care/Background_Screening/BGS_WhoRequiredToBeScreened.pdf taken directly from ahca site: Employees and Contractors employed before

[Histonet] Histoville

forward to making new histo friends. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons

. Mohs consultation.Cosmetics. Please contact me and I can fax you the required documentation. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] Xylene

Might not be toxic but the fumes of citrus give me headaches and the smell is terrible.. Im a slide bright girl, no odor, and non flammable Hello Histonetters I have been reading about xylene, how dangerous it is. Have you thought about using mounting medium made from Limonene. Here is some

[Histonet] Xylene alternative

age to xylene and cancer-causing reagents. It has non hazad shipping. No orange smell. does not have to be disposed of with hazardious chemicals. non-toxic. does not need to be stored in fire caninet. The only draw back I can find is it becomes saturated alot easier than xylene. Nicole Tatum, HT

RE: [Histonet] Xylene alternative

), PSS, statlab, ect. I think 4gallons cost more than xylene, but save on shipping, disposal, and my overall health, so for me its a no brainer. The only strong odor I have is when I coverslip. PS does not counteract with acid or bluing. Works with all chemicals Good luck, Nicole Tatum HT, aSCP Who

RE: [Histonet] Xylene alternative

. But always check with your local enviromental agency. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Do you use this product for processing and staining? Do you need to use a particular type of mounting medium? How is it disposed of? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Facebook

Hello Histonetters, Just drooping in to say thanks to all those Who have joined Histo-ville on facebook. We are forming an awesome community and hope more will join. Stop by and like us. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] Facebook

by and like us. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] VIP PROGRAMMING

at what ever time you set. this will end monday morning For a three days weekend or holiday you would want your end time to be 04 at what ever time you set. this will end tuesday morning. Hope this helps, Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP HI, EVERYONE QUESTION: WITH THE VIP SAKURA WHEN PROGRAMMING

Re: [Histonet] Glass Slides

I put mine in the sharps box, unless I have alot then I put in cardboard hazard box. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP I have a lot of slides that I have precut for stains. These slides are only labeled with the accession numbers and were not used as any part of the patient diagnosis. I

[Histonet] Pathlogix

To those of you utilizing this software. Or if I have already spoken with you about it. Please contact me throught me personal email. I have figured it out!!! Nicole Tatum nic...@dlcjax.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

Re: [Histonet] embedding centers

Stephanie, I prefur the Sakura Tissue-Teks. III being my fav, but it is becomming out dated and hard to find parts for. V is good to. The Leica brand is always a winner. Lots of people have these, so there easy to get parts and have maintenced. Make sure you check and see how many cassettes the

[Histonet] Facebook

If you havent already come by and liked us, COME CHECK OUT HISTO-VILLE on facebook. We have over 100 member so far and hoping to expand. Come by and say hi. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

RE: [Histonet] Facebook

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[Histonet] Histo-ville

Thank you for joining the facebook group Histo-ville. I have already meet some great people. I hope more of you will join and use the facebook site as a way to communicate, make friends, and troubleshoot. I hope you meet you soon, Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP

[Histonet] Facebook

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[Histonet] Pathlogix software

Hello Histos, Im looking for a women I spoke with in reguards to Pathlogix software. She helped me navigate the system..I need you please contact me ASAP. Nicole Tatum 904-400-5902 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

[Histonet] Job Opening KC, Missouri

Busy Derm practice looking for an independant, hard working histotech, for a dermatopathology lab. Must be proficient in all aspect of routine histology. Grossing, staining, accessioning, mircotonomy. Full time position. Please call Tammi for immediate consideration. (816)584-8100

Re: [Histonet] Processing of derm specimens

rack. If flow between cassettes is restricted, a portion of a specimen could be raw. Hope this helps. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP I have recently had a problem with my skin specimens being underprocessed. I use a Leica 300ASP. The schedule is as follows: 10% NBF x 2 for 1 hour ea. 80% Reagent Alcohol

Re: [Histonet] cell blocks

bigger doesnt process well on a normal 7hr cycle. Hope this helps Nicole Tatum HT ASCP How does everyone process their cell blocks? Currently, we use our biopsy run for smaller cell blocks, but the larger ones we use our routine tissue process. Our lab manager would like us to look

[Histonet] Opening in KC, Missouri

Full time or part time opening in Kansas City, Missouri for a busy Dermatopathology lab. Must be HT or HTL certified. Proficient in all aspects of routine histology. Grossing, coversliping, accessioning, microtonomy, and HE stains. Please call Tami at 816.584.8100 for immediate consideration.

Re: [Histonet] MOHS daily flow...

. I hope this helps. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP This is for those techs that assist in the MOHS lab... What is your daily flow for the work performed in your lab? How are patients usually scheduled? (Are they staggered? All come in at approximately the same time so 1st layers can be taken

Re: [Histonet] Leica Service Technician

... Just wipe the areas daily with alcohol.. Hope this helps. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP Hi Histonetters! A few months back I emailed regarding a service contract through Leica for our CM 3050S, and (unfortunately?) we chose not to purchase one. This week we have had a serious issue

Re: [Histonet] Could you please recommend? (Bascaramurty, Saro)

is wonderful and will find what you need. Nicole Tatum HT(ASCP) I second the Leica! :o) Michelle Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2011, at 1:14 PM, White, Lisa M. lisa.whi...@va.gov wrote: We use the Leica CM1850 UV. It is easy to use for sectioning as well as UV decontamination. Pricing

Re: [Histonet] microtome blade donations

Do they take volunteer histos, :) I would love to do somethig like that. Nicole Hi, One of our pathologists is going on a volunteer mission to a pathology lab in Malawi, Africa in a few weeks, and he is looking for donations of low profile microtome blades for the histology lab there.

Re: [Histonet] Frozen tissue question

use alcohol as a fixative after the slide is cut. It will for all purposes remove the water continent from the tissue which will preserve tissue. Hope this helps. Nicole Tatum HT ASCP We have a new doctor in our lab who swears that all frozen tissue must be fixed in formalin

RE: [Histonet] Keeping Histo room floor clean?

I have a tool that I got from those odd ball lab supply company that carry a little of everything. Its long like a broom handle and has a scraper blade on the bottom with a removable replaceable blade. Cost like 20 bucks works great then I just sweep it up. Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP You can buy

[Histonet] AP software

if we have to. I havent had must luck at finding software for small labs except Pathlogix. Love the software, not so fond of the company. Please tell me what software is out there and If you guys like it. Thank a million, Nicole Tatum HT ASCP ___ Histonet

[Histonet] Does a Path lab for any reason need a disposal

Does anyone know, for any reason why a dermatopathology lab would be or is required to have a garbage disposal? Sound like a stupid question, but wanted to make sure... Thanks fellow Histo's Nicole Tatum HT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Two Questions

slides and share results with the TC side? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Nicole Tatum HT, ASCP ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] Biopsy Run

I use the sponges and I keep them in a water so the formalin can penetrate when placed in the processor. Make sure when you put the sponges in the water that you mash them to get out the air bubbles. I use water just in cause my little bowl spills. If it was in formalin I would have to break down

Re: [Histonet] Problem with IMEB

hashed it all out. I have used Belair and Pacific in the past. But, I would give my order to Margaret anytime. Nicole Tatum HT(ASCP) Hi all. Has anyone had difficulties in purchasing refurbished equipment from IMEB? I have been trying to purchase a T2000 ThinPrep processor and sent 50% payment

[Histonet] clia reg on ventilation

Can anyone help me find some kind of standard for ventilation in a pathology laboratory. I cant seem to find anything more then adequate ventilation. Ok well what definies adequate? Is there a set Clia standard or AHCA standard for ventilation in Flordia. Thank you for your help. Nicole

[Histonet] link to OSHA reg for lab ventilation

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standardsp_id=10106 link to lab standard including ventilation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Leica autostainer XL

Does anyone know if you can just deparaffinize slides in the stainer. Im just wondering if I also need a small stain line to dewax specials. Thank you, Nicole ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu