Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 162, Issue 19

2017-05-22 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
We use "carpet blades" from Lowes or Home Depot. They are cheap and fit the handles we already have On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 1:13 PM wrote: > Send Histonet mailing list submissions to > histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > To subscribe or

[Histonet] Powdered gloves

2017-01-20 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
We just found out the powdered non-sterile gloves our pathologists use for grossing are discontinued per FDA ban. I understand this for exam/ surgical gloves. Anyone know where we might get some. Again powdered, non-sterile. Thanks for your help! Pam

[Histonet] Histotech's working on Saturday?

2016-05-04 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
Does your hospital require working Saturday's? Particularly interested in hospitals in the southeast area. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Dako Artisan stainer

2016-04-18 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
Does anyone have experience with using the deparaffinization feature? Currently we are deparaffinizing by hand. Any problems with the stain quality or other issues? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Histotech II-Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA

2015-12-04 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
*Job Description: * Summary: Accurately registers and accessions specimens into the information system and resolves specimen integrity and identification issues. Responsible for the proper control and processing of tissue and fluid specimens. Performs routine and specialized histology/cytology

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 143, Issue 23

2015-10-27 Thread Pam DeFazio via Histonet
Re: Assigning cases to pathologist We use an "A B C D" system. "A" pathologist does all the grossing for that day. "B" reads all slides, except endoscopy and outpatient gyn bx's. So whoever is "A" on say Monday will be "B" on Tues. in other works the grossing "A" pathologist reads the

[Histonet] Leica cerebo

2015-06-18 Thread Pam DeFazio
Anyone using this? We use cerner copath. Thoughts? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Double edge blades

2015-03-02 Thread Pam DeFazio
? One vendor says they come from Pathco. Another from Personna, but the actual wrapper on the blade for both say Personna. Are these 2 different manufactures? Any suggestions? Pam DeFazio, HT ASCP ARMC Athens, GA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] CPT code question

2014-11-23 Thread Pam DeFazio
We use a nail softening solution to soften toenails submitted for possible fungus. Is there a CPT code for this or can I use the decalcification code? Thanks! Pam ARMC Athens, Ga ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Grossing blades

2014-10-08 Thread Pam DeFazio
Our pathologists use the double edge blades (Pathco) and recently have been complaining about them being dull. Anyone else experiencing this? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] PCNA stain

2011-05-24 Thread Pam DeFazio
One of our pathologist has ask me to find somewhere to do this stain. I would like to send unstained slides for staining only, he will do the intreperation. Thanks for your help! Pam DeFazio, HT (ASCP) Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA