[Histonet] Farewell

2015-12-28 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Good morning Histonetters, Well, the time has come to say farewell to Histonet and all the people it represents. I've appreciated the invaluable information, humor and encouragement that has been available here. I hope I've been able to help out people now and then as well. I've never regret

[Histonet] Looking for a referral lab offering TFE-3 by FISH: human FFPE specimen

2015-11-30 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.e

[Histonet] Reference lab offering BRAF by IHC on FFPE specimens

2015-10-23 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
We're looking for a reference lab that performs the above immunohistochemical stain. Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174

Re: [Histonet] Reference lab offering ARID-1a on FFPE tissue?

2015-10-23 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Sorry, I meant ARID-1a. From: Sebree Linda A Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 9:17 AM To: Histonet (Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Cc: Weisman Paul Subject: Reference lab offering ARIDIA on FFPE tissue? Hello Histonetters, Anyone know of a reference lab offering this antibody? Thanks

[Histonet] Reference lab offering ARIDIA on FFPE tissue?

2015-10-23 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Hello Histonetters, Anyone know of a reference lab offering this antibody? Thanks, Linda Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 __

[Histonet] NY-ESO-1 immunohistochemical stain

2015-09-24 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Good afternoon, Wondering if there are any reference labs offering this stain to perform on FFPE human tissue. Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 _

[Histonet] Glutamine Synthetase

2015-08-03 Thread Sebree Linda A via Histonet
Good afternoon, Our lab is looking for a reference lab to send FFPE slides for this antibody. The last place we sent them to was unsatisfactory. Thank you in advance, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 537

Re: [Histonet] Ventana antibody - H pylori

2015-07-09 Thread Sebree Linda A
Rabbit monoclonal, Richard. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard [mailto:richard.car...@hhchealth.org] Sent: Thurs

Re: [Histonet] Ventana antibody - H pylori

2015-07-09 Thread Sebree Linda A
We have excellent and very clean results with the VMS H. Pylori on our Ultras. I can shoot you our protocol if you're interested. Linda Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608

Re: [Histonet] Ventana LCS (Liquid Cover Slip)

2015-07-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
Brandy [mailto:bburn...@capecodhealth.org] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 12:07 PM To: Sebree Linda A Subject: RE: Ventana LCS (Liquid Cover Slip) For IHC..We are rinsing them with dawn before running them down. Brandy Burnett Histotechnologist, QIHC(ASCP) CCH Pathology/Histology 508-862-5267 bburn

Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time

2015-06-19 Thread Sebree Linda A
We have 2 FTEs in IHC; myself as one of two people that started the lab 20+ years ago and 2 histotechs that rotate through on a weekly basis. Our monthly totals currently run between 2400 and 3300. Our TAT policy is "in by noon, out by 5pm" except for dual and triple stains (need to be on an i

Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time

2015-06-19 Thread Sebree Linda A
I agree Jay. We have the same TAT policy and it's "kick ass" every single day to achieve this with never enough time to cut controls, check out new lots, bring on new antibodies, etc. Our staffing situation will need to change pretty soon, especially as I look towards retirement :). Linda A.

RE: [Histonet] Re: IHC and Oven Temperatures

2015-04-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
That's the reference I have always gone by since I first started doing IHC back in 19.. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of richardb...@charter.net [richardb...@char

RE: [Histonet] IHC/SS QA/QC Sheets:

2015-04-22 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hi Craig, As technologists, we of course QC all slides before they get to the pathologist(s) but that is not documented unless we put a repeat order in the case. Then we add a note saying why a test needs repeating, i.e. positive control did not stain, patient tissue loss, etc. But this is al

RE: [Histonet] C3d?

2015-04-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
Cleveland Clinic does it by IHC and I think also by IF. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern

[Histonet] HNF-1 beta

2015-02-06 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning, We have a pathologist that has a case he wants sent out for HMF-1β (hepatocyte necrosing factor-1β) . Are there any reference labs out there that offer this? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Mad

RE: [Histonet] p16 Antibody

2015-01-14 Thread Sebree Linda A
We use one from BD, Veronique, with good results. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory, Rm A4/204-3224 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] RE: HER2 IHC controls

2015-01-06 Thread Sebree Linda A
Yes, 3 different antibody expressions per block. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-b

[Histonet] 2 Sucinyl Cystine stain (AKA 2SC)

2014-11-06 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning, Does anyone know of a reference lab offering this IHC stain for human FFPE tissue? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___

[Histonet] RE: IHC Validation

2014-11-05 Thread Sebree Linda A
Karla, We try to run 1/2 of the required cases with known negative cases and the other 1/2 with known positive cases. In addition, all cases are run with a negative reagent control in place of the antibody using the optimized protocol for the antibody. These are your negative reagent controls

[Histonet] Fibronectin

2014-10-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
Does anyone know of a reference lab doing this antibody on human FFPE slides? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mail

RE: [Histonet] Salary exempt/nonexempt status

2014-10-25 Thread Sebree Linda A
I fought this very same battle having been salaried for many years and gradually working more and more OT. I worked solely with hourly employees and was not a manager or supervisor. Everyone I worked with accrued OT pay but I did not and I was usually working the most OT. I contacted our stat

[Histonet] RE: Another TGIF Friday...

2014-10-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
This is by far my favorite! Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Weems, Joyce K. [joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 11:35 AM To: 'sarah.dys..

RE: [Histonet] RE: Negative Control for Validation

2014-09-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: Jamal [mailto:j.rowa...@alborglaboratories.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5:15 AM To: Sebree Linda A; 'Arrington, Karla A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwest

[Histonet] RE: Negative Control for Validation

2014-09-29 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hey Karla, We use Vimentin as a positive reagent control, our negative control serum for the negative reagent control and for the negative tissue control, the pathologist reviews the antibody stained slide and OK's the internal negative tissue elements as appropriately negative. Hope that help

[Histonet] RE: FDA Disclaimer

2014-09-24 Thread Sebree Linda A
Well put Tim. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] O

[Histonet] Light/Heavy chain Myosin to differentiate Type 1 vs Type 2 muscle fibers

2014-09-24 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning Histonet, We are looking for a reference lab to send FFPE slides to for the above antibody(ies). We sent out for this test several years ago but of course at that time our records were very rudimentary, i.e. log books, so difficult to go back and search through. Hope someone kn

[Histonet] RE: Automated Special Stainer...

2014-09-17 Thread Sebree Linda A
Sorry, I thought we were talking IHC/ISH not SS. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Cooper, Brian [bcoo...@chla.usc.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 2:36 PM To:

[Histonet] RE: Automated Special Stainer...

2014-09-17 Thread Sebree Linda A
We've had VMS instruments from day 1 and currently have 4 Ultras. The random access capability is awesome and we can even get out EBER ISH slides the same day if put on in the morning. Our HER2 dual ISH stains run overnight as they are 14 hour protocols. Reproducibility among the 4 instrument

RE: [Histonet] C-Myc

2014-09-12 Thread Sebree Linda A
We do. I'll email Tuesday when I'm back at work. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Rae Staskiewicz [raest...@grics.net] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 3:33 PM To: His

RE: [Histonet] IHC Validation:

2014-08-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
Well said Joelle; we do pretty much the same. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Joelle Weaver [joellewea...@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 4:09 PM To: Jb; h

RE: [Histonet] IHC Validation:

2014-08-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
I think your last question says it all; it ultimately is up to the director although she/he better be able to explain to a CAP inspector why it was done the way it was done. We generally follow the CAP guidelines with 10 - 20 +/10-20 - cases. We've also used the internal negative elements as b

RE: [Histonet] IHC QC forms:

2014-08-21 Thread Sebree Linda A
Brandy, We are completely paperless now so we created a code called "RPTIHC" that had no billing charge associated with it. The pathologist then puts what antibody/antibodies need repeating in the instruction box of the repeat code. They also indicate the reason for the repeat(s). It populat

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

2014-08-10 Thread Sebree Linda A
38 years and looking forward to retirement in a few years. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Jamal [j.rowa...@alborglaboratories.com] Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 4:

RE: [Histonet] RE: Storage of HER2 neu control slides

2014-07-14 Thread Sebree Linda A
f Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 From: Joelle Weaver [mailto:joellewea...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 9:25 AM To: Cartun, Richard; Sebree Linda A; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE:

[Histonet] Storage of HER2 neu control slides

2014-07-14 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning, I'd like to get some opinions on the storage of positive control slides for HER2 neu. We currently keep a number of positive control slides in a -20 degree freezer as some antigens tend to lose reactivity at room temperature; ER and PR come to mind. What has peoples' experiences

[Histonet] RE: IHC proficiency testing

2014-06-23 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hi Kari, I'd suggest taking advantage of CAP proficiency testing surveys so as to compare your lab's results to others. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Delray Beach

RE: [Histonet] Re: Negative Controls

2014-04-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
Tasha, We use the negative elements within our patient sample as our "negative tissue control". Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-bou

RE: [Histonet] Negative controls

2014-04-29 Thread Sebree Linda A
We still run negative controls. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utso

[Histonet] RE: MUM-1

2014-03-13 Thread Sebree Linda A
This is our protocol for the Ultra; maybe it will help. 64" CC1, 32" incubation (MUM-1, 760-4529) @ 36 degrees, Hem II/4". This is with UltraView DAB detection. We use tonsil as well however we validated with HD, LN, GI, tonsil, etc. Good luck! Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospit

[Histonet] RE: Mailing Freebie

2014-03-07 Thread Sebree Linda A
I was told "they're in the mail". Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.ut

[Histonet] RE: Negative Controls for IHC

2014-02-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hi Tanya, We have made the decision to continue running negative reagent control slides. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lis

RE: [Histonet] Lysol I.C.

2014-01-23 Thread Sebree Linda A
That's what we use Anita and we purchase it from Cardinal as well. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Beta-Amyloid antibody, clone 6E10 availability

2014-01-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
So Histonet land, our usual vendor for this antibody can no longer get this clone. My question is: does anyone know who might hold the patent on this clone or at least know any company selling the 6E10 clone? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laborato

[Histonet] RE: Ventana Labels

2013-12-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
We tried another vendor for ebar labels, FloPro Tek, easternlabsvc.com, but they didn't hold up in xylene. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: hi

[Histonet] RE: Decon disinfectant for Ultras

2013-12-10 Thread Sebree Linda A
Sue, I believe we used Amphyll at one point when we couldn't get Lysol IC. But that could have been before we had our Ultras so used it on XT and Benchmark. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX:

[Histonet] RE: CAP survey Question

2013-12-04 Thread Sebree Linda A
We also have Ultras Jim. We don't print out the run logs. IHC personnel review the controls before they go to a pathologist in order to catch any problems. The pathologists are supposed to review the controls associated with each case they sign out. Our pathology report has a statement inclu

[Histonet] RE: On-slide IHC control workflow?

2013-12-04 Thread Sebree Linda A
This is what we've done when we recently moved to control tissue on every slide for IHC as well as Special Stains. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message-

[Histonet] RE: AA Amyloidosis

2013-11-18 Thread Sebree Linda A
We sent part of what we had to ProPath so if you need a reference lab to send to, they offer this IHC test. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] RE: Validating on new Benchmark

2013-10-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Fa

[Histonet] RE: Negative Reagent Controls in Diagnostic IHC....

2013-10-10 Thread Sebree Linda A
Richard, I wish we could eliminate them but not only do our negatives displaying some non-specific staining, seems to be tissue dependent, but our in-house QA people say we need to continue using them per the data sheets accompanying many of our antibodies. We use Ventana UltraView DAB detecti

RE: [Histonet] CD117

2013-10-07 Thread Sebree Linda A
Elizabeth, We get a rabbit monoclonal from Cell Marque, cat. # 117R, clone YR145 that we are happy with. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: hi

[Histonet] C3d by IHC on FFPE human specimens

2013-10-03 Thread Sebree Linda A
Does anyone in Histoland know of a reference lab that offers this? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mailing list Hi

[Histonet] RE: IHC trun-around-time

2013-10-01 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hey Tom, Although we have a higher workload than you, ~ 1500 slides/month, we offer same day TAT with a cut-off of noon. There are a couple exceptions, i.e. triple stains and HER2 dual ISH but otherwise, utilizing 4 Ventana Ultras, we have it all out by 4 pm or slightly later. Our hours are 5

RE: [Histonet] Unregistered HT

2013-09-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
Well said Jean. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

[Histonet] RE: Processors and IHC Stainers

2013-09-04 Thread Sebree Linda A
We like our 4 Ventana Ultras for IHC, ISH and CISH. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histon

[Histonet] RE: IHC Tissue

2013-08-28 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hi Colleen, We are just wrestling with this very issue and have decided to use: Normal colon, i.e. staining present with all four antibodies Colon carcinoma without the mutation, i.e. staining present with all four antibodies Colon carcinoma(s) with the mutation for each

[Histonet] Resulting Ventana HER2 dual ISH

2013-08-27 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning everyone, For those if you that are using Ventana's Inform HER2 dual ISH DNA Probe Cocktail Assay; how are you reporting out results and do you put a disclaimer of any sort in your reports? Thanks for your responses, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/

[Histonet] Positive tissue controls for MSI antibody panel

2013-08-19 Thread Sebree Linda A
Question everyone: What are you all using for your positive tissue control when running the MSI antibody panels, i.e. MLH-1, MSH-2, MSH-6, PMS-2? We're contemplating using normal colon that all four antibodies should stain but do we also need to show that colon having the mutation does not sta

RE: [Histonet] p63 vs p40

2013-08-15 Thread Sebree Linda A
Our docs here want to switch to TTF-1 and p40 for lung bxs rather than the TTF-1 and p63 we're doing now. We will retain our p63 for other applications. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (6

[Histonet] RE: immunohistochemistry help please

2013-08-01 Thread Sebree Linda A
ecca Anne [mailto:ra...@pitt.edu] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 2:40 PM To: Sebree Linda A; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: immunohistochemistry help please Hi Linda, I'm sorry - I should have been a little more clear. Once I realized it isn't working, I did stop using the an

[Histonet] RE: immunohistochemistry help please

2013-08-01 Thread Sebree Linda A
To test your deparaffinization Rebecca, I'd try staining a slide with something cheaper and quicker, like just your counterstain to see if that's working. Then go from there. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (

[Histonet] Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor (HNF-1B)

2013-07-18 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning all, One of our pathologists has requested this antibody and we don't have it in our inventory. So I'm asking if there are any reference labs offering HNF-1B for FFPE human tissue? Thanks for any/all responses. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH L

[Histonet] RE: Sub-optimal Results

2013-07-16 Thread Sebree Linda A
We are required to keep all QA forms for 2 years. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...

RE: [Histonet] MSI on Ventana

2013-07-09 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hey Tony, We are using VMS antibodies (2 are manufactured by CellMarque) on our Ultras. We've had to go with the Optiview detection to get satisfactory results. Let me know if you'd like our protocols. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highlan

[Histonet] IHC Elastin stain

2013-07-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
Do any of you do this? Do any referral labs offer this? Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lis

[Histonet] RE: Immunohistochemistry TAT

2013-07-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
Pat, Right off the bat I can see 2 things that could speed things up for you. We have Ultras and only dry our slides for 10 minutes at 60 d C. If tissues don't stay on well, try some "Stay On" in your water bath; we're experimenting with that now. Also, we spend way too much time ourselves s

[Histonet] IHC antibody for Major Basic Protein for eosinophils

2013-06-24 Thread Sebree Linda A
Are there any reference labs offering this on FFPE specimens? Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.

[Histonet] RE: Lysol IC for Ventana equipmetn cleaner

2013-05-14 Thread Sebree Linda A
The dilution is listed on the bottle...I'm not at work but its something like 1:252. Linda A. Sebree From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Amber McKenzie [amber.mcken...@gastrodocs.net] S

RE: [Histonet] H pylori and Ventana instruments

2013-05-07 Thread Sebree Linda A
Rae, We use Ventana's HP antibody with no problems. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bou

[Histonet] RE: Monitoring of IHC staining trends

2013-04-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
Ashley, Every new lot of antibody we get in is run with some of our control tissues and compared to the current/previous lot staining. So we should be able to detect a change. Our policy is that minor changes to protocols are OK but anything major would require revalidation...we try not to go

[Histonet] RE: ventana counterstaining

2013-03-21 Thread Sebree Linda A
Kimmie, We use VMS' Hematoxylin II with no changes from how it has always stained. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsout

[Histonet] Glutamine Synthetase and HSP 70 IHC test availability

2013-03-20 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hello Histonetters, One of our pathologists is requesting Glutamine Synthetase and Heat Shock Protein (HSP) 70 immunostains on a liver specimen. Our usual "go to" reference labs do not perform these. Are there labs out there that have these tests available? Even non-reference labs??? Linda

[Histonet] RE: Ubiquitin and alpha synuclein

2012-12-13 Thread Sebree Linda A
Jennifer, We use p62/SQSTM1 from MBL (Medical & Biological Laboratories, Co., LTD), code M162-3, as our Ubiquitin and alpha Synuclein from Invitrogen, #18-0215. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX:

[Histonet] Any reference labs offering CD52 (CAMPATH) on human FFPE specimens?

2012-11-28 Thread Sebree Linda A
Looking for a reference lab offering the above. Thanks, Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsou

RE: [Histonet] How to fix frozen section?

2012-11-06 Thread Sebree Linda A
It depends upon what marker you're staining for. We fix our renal biopsies for C4d in acetone for 10". Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics IHC/ISH Laboratory 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 (608)265-6596 FAX: (608)262-7174 -Original Message- From: histonet

RE: [Histonet] Background staining on H pylori

2012-11-06 Thread Sebree Linda A
Deloris, We recently had what we think was a contaminated dispenser of HP from VMS. It had brown particulate matter scattered over the slide which the docs said was not bugs. Received a new dispenser from VMS and have had no problem since. Linda A. Sebree University of Wisconsin Hospital &

RE: [Histonet] Dako vs Ventana IHC systems

2012-10-29 Thread Sebree Linda A
ays been happy with their immunostainers. Linda Sebree -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe W. Walker, Jr. Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 2:55 PM To: CHRISTIE GOWAN; terri.br...@northside.com;

RE: [Histonet] Dako vs Ventana IHC systems

2012-10-29 Thread Sebree Linda A
We sure like it Joe. -Original Message- From: Joe W. Walker, Jr. [mailto:joewal...@rrmc.org] Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 9:38 AM To: Terri Brown; Sebree Linda A; Burton, Lynn; Gloria Tharp; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Dako vs Ventana IHC systems Which

RE: [Histonet] IHC negative controls

2012-10-29 Thread Sebree Linda A
/director whether an extensive validation is adequate. Good luck with your decision, Linda -Original Message- From: Kuhnla, Melissa [mailto:melissa.kuh...@chsli.org] Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 5:23 AM To: Sebree Linda A; Glen Dawson; histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] IHC negative

RE: [Histonet] Dako vs Ventana IHC systems

2012-10-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
I concur with Lynn; we've been dealing with Ventana 19 years. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Burton, Lynn Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:47 PM To: Gloria Tharp; histonet@lists.utsouthw

RE: [Histonet] IHC negative controls

2012-10-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hey Glen, Don't know the answer to your specific question but on a related issue, our lab has decided to maintain running negative controls due to the fact that the manufacturer's data sheets for our IHC detection kits and a majority of our antibodies require using +/- controls. The company in

RE: [Histonet] validation runs

2012-10-24 Thread Sebree Linda A
In our opinion, yes. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Melissa Whitaker Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:07 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] validation runs Hi e

[Histonet] RE: Stain for HP

2012-10-17 Thread Sebree Linda A
H. Pylori by IHC; automated. I believe they're pretty much routinely ordered; sure seems like it anyway! Linda -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Diana McCaig Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2

RE: [Histonet] duel stains

2012-10-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
We've always just billed for one stain so no difference for us; we'll continue doing it. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of llhartma...@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 6:25 PM To:

RE: [Histonet] IHC new reagent lots

2012-10-01 Thread Sebree Linda A
We run a control(s) first before using it on patient samples. We compare that slide to the same/similar control(s) run with the current lot. Our director reviews both slide(s) and if comparable or better, signs off on the new lot. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthw

RE: [Histonet] Changing from Ventana IView Detection KittoVentana Ultraview kit

2012-09-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
had discrepant comparison results. Linda -Original Message- From: Kuhnla, Melissa [mailto:melissa.kuh...@chsli.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:15 AM To: Sebree Linda A; Joe Nocito; Vanessa Perez; Vickroy, Jim; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Changing fro

RE: [Histonet] Changing from Ventana IView Detection Kit toVentana Ultraview kit

2012-09-26 Thread Sebree Linda A
Joe, We are abiding by the CAP 10/10 guidelines when at all possible and then we compare our results with another method or same method but other lab, i.e. reference or another clinical lab willing to trade slides with us. The comparison part is where we are having issues as we, not me personally,

RE: [Histonet] negative controls

2012-08-01 Thread Sebree Linda A
I asked my VMS rep that question and she forwarded it to the higher ups as they had not heard about this yet. Waiting for an answer but even if VMS says we can omit them, our negative aren't all that clean always so don't know if we will or not. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@l

RE: [Histonet] A poem

2012-06-28 Thread Sebree Linda A
I LOVE this Bernice! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice Frederick Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:15 AM To: Fellow HistoNetters Subject: [Histonet] A poem I've had this for years- don

RE: [Histonet] looking p16 - where is mtm labs?

2012-06-12 Thread Sebree Linda A
As far as I know you may only purchase MTM p16 through Ventana now...FDA approved. BD sells p16 buts it's RUO. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Settembre, Dana Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1

RE: [Histonet] ANTIBODY VALIDATION PROCEDURE

2012-05-16 Thread Sebree Linda A
Follow the CAP guidelines for antibody validation; that's what we do. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Wilson A Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:00 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu S

RE: [Histonet] Re: Immunofluorescence in the clinical laboratory

2012-05-14 Thread Sebree Linda A
Yes as well as the tissue usually run with these antibodies. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Teri Johnson Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 10:15 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [

RE: [Histonet] Fwd: Plants

2012-05-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
Yeah but they used to use canaries in mines to warn of toxic levels of gases; having one in a histo lab might be a VERY good idea! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of William Sent: Friday, May 1

RE: [Histonet] Fwd: Plants

2012-05-11 Thread Sebree Linda A
I've always had at least one; makes the day more tolerable. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Behnaz Sohrab Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 12:30 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [

[Histonet] IMF antibody validation

2012-05-02 Thread Sebree Linda A
Hello everyone, I'm branching out into IMF antibodies and as such am starting to validate these antibodies. Previously no comparison studies were done that I know of. Now we're running frozen tissue slides manually with our current set of antibodies simultaneously with new vendors' antibodies be

[Histonet] Reference lab needed for Alzheimer antibodies

2012-04-17 Thread Sebree Linda A
Good morning Histonetters, For purposes of validation, I'm looking for a reference lab that performs IHC on human FFPE samples for several Alzheimer antibodies. Specifically these antibodies are: PHF-1, CP13, anti-TDP-43 and LB 509 10. I'd also be interested in any private/hospital/research labs

RE: [Histonet] New Reagent Lot Verification

2012-04-12 Thread Sebree Linda A
We're saving both for at least 2 years. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] New R

RE: [Histonet] Slippery Floor due to paraffin

2012-04-04 Thread Sebree Linda A
Peel off film here...works well. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Scott, Allison D Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 11:50 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slippery

[Histonet] Reference lab doing West Nile Virus and HHV6 IHC on human FFPE specimens

2012-03-30 Thread Sebree Linda A
Yup, that's what I'm looking for Histonetters. Any info. is appreciated. Linda ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

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