[Histonet] paraffin temp-processing

Hi all, We are using Parapast X-tra on the Peloris at 65C (factory default), and I am thinking this is just way too hot (X-tra has a melting point of 52C). Leica of course will not commit to an opinion. Is anyone else using paraplast x-tra on their Peloris? Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, M

[Histonet] looking for Skip Brown

Hi all, I am looking for contact info for Skip Brown, does anyone know how to reach him? Skip, if you are on here, please reach out to me! Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Manager, Anatomic Pathology Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories nli...@sbch.org Phone

[Histonet] outsourcing transcription

Hi all, Does anyone outsource their transcription work? If so, do you have a service that you recommend? Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Manager, Anatomic Pathology Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories nli...@sbch.org Phone: (805) 324-9814 Fax: (805) 696-6

[Histonet] tests on old cases

Hi all, We have been getting a lot of requests for tests such as Lynch syndrome on old hospital cases. How do all of you handle the billing on these? Do you ask the clinician to send updated insurance information and then log in a new case? Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC

[Histonet] bone marrow clots

Hi all, Question: Does anyone produce beautiful, well fixed bone marrow clot blocks that has a procedure they would be willing to share? Do you all use the specimen from the EDTA tube after prepping the smears? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(A

[Histonet] FW: FW: Freeze Spray Ban continued

It has been delayed until 2020. We have 4 years to figure it out http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/2015/07/epa-delays-ban-hfc-blowing-agents/ Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Manager, Anatomic Pathology Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories Cottage Health Systems nli...@sbch.org Pho

[Histonet] consult requests

Hi all, Question for anyone who may handle admin staff: If a patient or an outside hospital/doctor requests a consult and you need to fedex slides/reports to another institution do you charge the patient to send these items or does your facility eat those charges? Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle L

Re: [Histonet] EPIC Beaker

I'd like this info too please! We are transitioning to Beaker at the end of next year and have yet to be shown a site where they are utilizing it for AP to any extent at all! Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke Manager, Anatomic Pathology Phone: (805) 324-9814 -Original Message- From: Vi

Re: [Histonet] IHC Weekend Coverage

Nope Thank you, Noëlle Noëlle Linke, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC Manager, Anatomic Pathology Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories nli...@sbch.org Phone: (805) 324-9814 Fax: (805) 696-6433 -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Sunday, Aug