[Histonet] Looking for suggestions, ideas

;ve got all the superior minds out there. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS AP/CP Supervisor Deaconess Hospital 600 Mary Street Evansville, IN 47747 thomas.jas...@deaconess.com 812-450-2485 ___ Histonet mailin

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up

You could start with cost comparison of blades (since this whole thing started as a blade issue). Reps are willing to let you demo some before committing and you might save money if everyone likes a less expensive blade. You can do the same for paraffin and slides as well as reagent alcohols a

FW: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

-Original Message- From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:52 AM To: 'Teresa Moore' Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Teresa, I concur with the all the responses. It seems your lab manager is not grasping the technic

RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing

ld look in other areas and at other items. Blades are of too critical importance to mess around with much. Good luck, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS AP Supervisor Deaconess Hospital Evansville, IN -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:his

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[Histonet] FW: Automated Microtome question

See below. Thanks, tj From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 8:56 AM To: 'histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: Automated Microtome question Hi Everyone, Question - Does anyone know if there is a regulation in place

RE: [Histonet] certification of histotechnologists

moving into the world of molecular pathology; not to mention the other areas of histology outside of human clinical applications. Thanks, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Bend, Oregon 97701 -Original Message- From

RE: [Histonet] Unregistered techs

ght someone up" or get into a war or words with. I'll just say that I hold those of us doing this work in high regard, monkey or not. And that includes you too Jay...I've not met you personally, but honestly you're no monkey. Regards, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Hi

[Histonet] Pro-Par

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RE: [Histonet] interview cutting-OT-disarmingly long for deletiondisinterested

licant is "legit". I've come to believe that in the Histology world - if you meet or hear of someone you don't know...someone you do know...knows them. At least that seems to be true almost all the time. Kind regards, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology

RE: [Histonet] Re:peggy wenk comments on HT/HTL practical - To stick aPin

tunate that the practical isn't practical anymore. Thanks, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [

[Histonet] Sox 10

General question - Is anyone out there running Sox 10 on the Ventana Benchmark XT? Any dilutions or protocols would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom Jasper Central Oregon Regional Path ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http:/

RE: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

agency that regulates labor. Please contact me if you'd like to speak about this further. Not to sound extreme, but there are other jobs and nice, reasonable people to work for. Kind regards, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology

RE: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

m: Joanne [mailto:joanne0...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 6:31 PM To: Thomas Jasper Subject: Re: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per Tom, Thank you for your response. As it took me almost 10 months to secure a position, I'm not likely to be able to jum

RE: [Histonet] How many tissues an histo tech is suppose to cut per

et out and find a job working for realistic people. Good luck, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailt

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question

.@healthonecares.com [mailto:pete.peder...@healthonecares.com] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:54 PM To: Thomas Jasper; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question Thomas, Agreed, however, how can you say with certainty that the control is still good,

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question

Pete, When you run a positive control. The tissue is already a known positive (or it should be) for whichever antibody you are running regardless of prior handling. It would be impossible for this not to be so. However, with a negative, the concern is seeing how the patient tissue turns out whe

RE: [Histonet] RE: Procedure for making Gram Control

Some sort of small, snack sausage of questionable quality. I'm not familiar with anything like that in Europe, but maybe you could determine that somehow. Good Luck! Tom Jasper Bend, Oregon -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@list

[Histonet] California Histology Society

x27;t found any information on this. My contact information is below. Thank you kindly, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net _

RE: [Histonet] High Complexity Testing

Completely agree with you Glen. However, do take exception to the initial comment on this thread about "a machine does all the work". The "machine does all the work" comment is very telling about what this pathologist (or group of pathologists) knows and does not know about running IHC. If th

RE: [Histonet] Stupid, stupid static!!

now if dry air is an issue for you in Austin, but we love our humidifiers here. Actually one is this cool blue penguin that shoots mist out of his beak...makes me smile every day. Later, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Ben

RE: [Histonet] Locking up formalin

dated by OSHA (I believe) so, again perhaps an unauthorized personnel issue? I've worked in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest and have not heard of this. I regularly attend the NSH and have not heard anything at the meetings either. Thomas Jasper Histology Supervisor Central Orego

RE: [Histonet] RE: Cutting, Processing, etc

will suffer. I suspect there are other folks out there in the same boat. My hat is off to everyone out there working hard in our field and to the "enlightened" administrators and physicians that advocate continuing ed. Have a great weekend. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS His

RE: [Histonet] Histology Lab Supervisor Requirements - New York State/CAP Regula tions?

now supervisors that have bachelor's degrees and I wouldn't necessarily say that they are any better because of it, however I think that's a "truism" across a lot of occupations. Just trying to understand your question. Have a good day. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP

RE: [Histonet] New CAP question ANP.22760

w think that CLIA rules don't >apply to IHC? I certainly don't have the answer to that, but it make >me wonder what the future holds. As witnessed by some of the newest >CAP 'standards' (including the question in question...no pun intended), >e.g. ER/PR, wher

RE: [Histonet] New CAP question ANP.22760

she's not grasping the particulars here. She probably never will unless she decides to go into a working, automated IHC "tissue" lab and take the time to ask questions and understand (learn) what we're all about. Thanks, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervis

[Histonet] FW: test

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FW: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees?

-Original Message- From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:45 AM To: 'Anthony Sandoval' Cc: 'histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: RE: [Histonet] Are Histotechs considered "exempt" employees? Anthony, Don't know where you l

RE: [Histonet] studying for ASCP certification exam

luck! Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/617-2831 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf O

RE: [Histonet] 72644.18148...@web111105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com

I'm inclined to agree with you Andrew. Seems to me that CAP has become, unintentionally (I'd like to believe) something of an unsavory, bullying sort of entity. I'm not certain about all the factors involved, but I think a few things have definitely contributed to all of this CAP negativity. Fir

[Histonet] California Histology Society

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RE: [Histonet] Contamination..processor?

you've inherited a floater as opposed to introducing one. Good luck, hope this helps. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@l

FW: [Histonet] GI, Uro, or Derm Path Lab Set Up

For all. tj -Original Message- From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 1:34 PM To: 'Blazek, Linda' Subject: RE: [Histonet] GI, Uro, or Derm Path Lab Set Up Dear Linda, I have received private responses similar to yours. Seeing that you've posted fo

RE: [Histonet] GI, Uro, or Derm Path Lab Set Up

nies and other poor facilities to do the highly skilled work this profession demands. I for one will never abide going backwards and I don't believe people of good conscience and humanity will either. Sincerely yours, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central O

RE: [Histonet] Staffing for IHC

I would totally agree Angela. Without knowing all the details, I'd bet these people are plenty busy all day everyday. I'd worry about burning them out. And what happens when one or the other is sick or needs a vacation? Tom J Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Cent

FW: [Histonet] VENTANA AUTOSTAINERS PLS

One more time! -Original Message- From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:24 PM To: 'Jimmy A' Subject: RE: [Histonet] VENTANA AUTOSTAINERS PLS Jimmy, What the...!!? I don't think anyone is going to be able to help you. This is a vague request and I

RE: [Histonet] Bachelor's Degrees

ions - aren't enough, but licensing is the magic ticket to better science/medicine/patient care/whatever. I'm sure some folks out there will bring on the firestorm, but again Nathan I feel sorry for you and I don't see the reasoning behind this. Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) B

RE: [Histonet] (no subject)

kes a difference - and with the information you've provided, again, he should be fine. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: his

RE: [Histonet] a basic question about immunohistochemistry

7;s probably next to impossible to carry out experiments and research alone. Having reliable staff assist you is not unusual either. Good luck to you, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas.

[Histonet] Floors

My thanks to everyone for their input about cleaning lab floors. Much appreciated. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net ___ Histonet

FW: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath

One more time. tj -Original Message- From: Thomas Jasper Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 10:41 AM To: 'Stella Mireles' Subject: RE: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath Others may mention this to you...and it can get a little political. Do not discount the grossing bench. Whethe

RE: [Histonet] Inspection question

The reason for that being? Pray tell... -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:08 AM To: histonet; Patti Loykasek Subject: Re: [Histonet] Inspection

RE: [Histonet] Inspection question

Furthermore, most any plant (unless I'm missing something here) is beneficial for air quality...plants want CO2 and we appreciate their oxygen. I sure hope some inspector somewhere hasn't taken issue with plants your in the lab. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Superviso

[Histonet] Floor Cleaning

er if anyone would care to share anything on this it would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net ___ Histonet ma

RE: [Histonet] MUM 1 antibody

egrees (if that helps). You could start there anyway. Good luck, Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:his

RE: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

Ls just the way things are, at least in my experience. If you want to hire people without a Bachelor's I would definitely pursue HTs. HTs have been doing a great deal of very good work for years in this field. And it sounds like you're viewing the Bachelor's thing as limiting fact

RE: [Histonet] OSCAR Antibody

Hi Maria, We run OSCAR on Ventana Ultraview - CC1 Mild, 37 degrees C, 16 minute incubation. We get the antibody from Covance - product #SIG 3465-16. This comes as a 6ml predilute. Our docs like it quite a bit, and order it on a regular basis. Hope this helps. Regards, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper

[Histonet] Histologist Position in Bend, Oregon

1348 NE Cushing Dr. Bend, OR 97701 Attn. Pam Sylvester or fax resume to (541)693-2648 or, you may contact me as well, Tom Jasper at (541)693-2677 Thank you, Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, Oregon 97701 tjas...@copc.net 541/693-2677

RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde

t has happened to water in a certain regions and what folks will tolerate. I'm not trying to excuse pollution, I'm just stating what I understand exists. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Bend, Oregon 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net

[Histonet] Dako

ood for the marketplace. By having Dako, a one-time leader in the field, basically "tank" isn't good for anyone. I'd like to see something salvaged here, but it's not up to me. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional

RE: [Histonet] question of the day - embedding

ng tank full of liquid paraffin while you embed? Also, the tissues (ideally) have been properly fixed, processed and infiltrated. No harm will befall them without liquid paraffin, until they are embedded. Good luck, Tom Jasper Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Reg

RE: [Histonet] Problem with Schiff's reagent

re it is shipped and sold. There are any number of reliable companies handling Schiff's (I would not favor one over another). You could type "Schiff's" into your search engine and I'm certain you'd be able to contact a supplier. This may be an answer for you. G

RE: [Histonet] re: Certified Histotechs

Thank you Jennifer, well stated. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, OR 97701 541/693-2677 tjas...@copc.net -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] uncertified techs

gard. I do believe it was a mistake to eliminate the practical portion of the exam. I can elaborate on that with anyone who disagrees if they wish, but this post is probably long enough for now. Also, I'm sure this discussion can seem confusing and odd to our UK, etc., colleagues, b

RE: [Histonet] tissue swelling out of block

Hi Gudrun, Is your friend soaking blocks in ice water before cutting? This is common in animal histology and over soaking before cutting will cause swelling. Different tissue types will swell more quickly than others, but over soaking can eventually affect all tissue. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP

RE: [Histonet] Humidity levels in the lab

ittle more atmospheric moisture. By the way, the humidifier I bought is a big blue and white penguin. The mist streams out the beak. Just looking at it makes you smile. I bought it at Target for ~ $40.00 - it works for us. Have a good weekend. Tom J. Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS Histology Supervisor Cent