Re: [Histonet] Who can perform high complexity testing

Amy, CLIA 88 Guidelines will answer your questions, but here are some PDFs that may helpful as well. Certifications are not listed in the CLIA guidelines, but educational achievements (e.g. degrees earned and/or college credits earned in specific disciplines may qualify an individual). http://

Re: [Histonet] slides/cassettes printers points of view

We have the original Slidemates (not the newer AS model) and Printmate. Both instruments work well. The slidemate used a thermal ribbons to print. Certain slide coatings (in the area where you write/etch/print) are better suited for thermal print technology. Not sure what type of slides you use

Re: [Histonet] Section adherence issues (IHC)

Thanks. This is helpful information. -Original Message- From: Hujet, Matthew [mailto:matthew.hu...@ssmhealth.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 1:35 PM To: Walter Benton ; Greg Dobbin Cc: kgevele...@ihis.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Section adherence iss

Re: [Histonet] Section adherence issues (IHC)

Greg, We are running into a similar issue on the Biocare Nemesis platform and the support there suggest humidity to be the issue. Our sections stay adhered to the slides through depar, antigen retrieval, but appear to fall off during the staining process. It is not consistent. We are going to t

Re: [Histonet] scrubs/business casual

Bill, It is a required uniform for our staff. First three sets are provided upon hire. All additional scrubs are purchased by the employee. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates -Original Message- From: O'Donnell, Bill via Histonet [mailto:hi

Re: [Histonet] Microwave processors

Charles, Milestone Medical http://www.milestonemed.com/ The processors are great. Easy to operate and use minimal chemicals based on the protocols you select. H&E and IHC are very good. Check out the various product offerings to see which unit will meet your needs best. Walter Benton HT(ASC

histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Hope this helps. ANP.10042 Histologic Prep Quality Phase I There is a written procedure that describes the process by which pathologists or their designees provide feedback to the histology laboratory on the quality of histologic preparations. This procedure must include the daily recording of t

Re: [Histonet] looking for a slider printer

http://accuplace.com/products/pslim/ Manufacturers of the original slidemate (Thermo Fisher). Solid instruments with minimal fuss. Keep them clean and maintained according to manufacturer specs and they work well. Using proper Thermal Slides are also important for getting a good print and not

Re: [Histonet] Survey!!!!!!

​Patti, If you are able to incorporate the special stains along with the H&E on the automated stainer, I think that would be the best option. Based on your information you may have 120-180 slides to coverslip by hand each day. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urolo

Re: [Histonet] Survey!!!!!!

How many slides are you producing from that number of blocks? How many techs do you have that are able to hand stain and/or hand coverslip? Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410

Re: [Histonet] Newbe help

Start with this link and navigate through the website. There are various online and in-person programs. Best of luck. http://nsh.org/content/schools -Original Message- From: Keith Brown via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 11:09 AM To: hist

Re: [Histonet] hand staining immunos

http://www.agilent.com/cs/library/technicaloverviews/public/08002_ihc_staining_methods.pdf -Original Message- From: Rene J Buesa via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 10:51 AM To: Jennifer ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re:

Re: [Histonet] Syringe for Lab Vision 720D Stainer Needed!

Check Biocare Medical. They use the same "box" and just place their name on it. Biocare calls it the Nemesis. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965

Re: [Histonet] Slide and Block Storage

Depending on the contract that you select with your vendor, you can determine a cutoff time for same day deliveries. We order by noon and have the delivery by 3pm the same day. Orders placed after 12pm are delivered on the next business morning. I'm sure there are more rapid options, but they a

Re: [Histonet] CAP checklist help

Leica sells a temperature verification kit that should meet your needs for CAP compliance and documentation. We use it for our Leica Thermobrites used in the processing of FISH. -Original Message- From: Charles Riley via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Histonet] Temp Assignment for Chesapeake Urology

To all: Our lab is in search of temp help to cover an extended absence by a staff member. The ideal candidate will have Prostate Grossing experience and be eligible to gross based on CLIA 88 Guidelines. In addition, this person should be a strong prostate biopsy cutter and embedder. The assign

[Histonet] Position

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Re: [Histonet] specimen submission pads

Biopsy wraps or http://www.amazon.com/Graham-Jumbo-Papers-Perms-1000ct/dp/B001J9R93W Either of these items can be wrapped to form an envelope preventing the tissue from floating around. -Original Message- From: Linda Margraf via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent:

[Histonet] Brain IHC

Please see message below. Feel free to reach out directly to the Pathologist. From: Rudolph J Castellani [mailto:rudolph.castell...@med.wmich.edu] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 8:55 AM To: Walter Benton Subject: Another question - is there any option of embedding big brain slices in paraffin an

Re: [Histonet] Sliding Microtome

Thanks to those who have responded. Anyone able to share or train on techniques for free floating IHC? He needs that skill set too. -Original Message- From: Walter Benton via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 8:45 PM To: Histonet Subject

[Histonet] Fw: Sliding Microtome

(2nd attempt)? To all: I have a Neuro-Pathologist colleague that is looking to learn how to use a sliding microtome. Is there anyone out there that would be willing to show him the basics? Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, S

Re: [Histonet] Plastic coverslip Loosening

This may work. I have used a version of this product on glass coverslips and slides to transfer paraffin sections. http://www.newcomersupply.com/product/mount-quick Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127 Glen Burnie, MD 2106

Re: [Histonet] Microscopic slides

Try Globe and Tanner slides, both should work well in your slidemate. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) Chesapeakeurology.com Voted a Best

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa Tissue control options

http://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/HISTHTML/MANUALS/MGIEMSA.PDF -Original Message- From: Charles Riley via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11:21 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Giemsa Tissue control options

Re: [Histonet] Need Slide Cabinets

http://www.phoenixmetalproducts.com/ -Original Message- From: Rayen Gonzalez via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Cc: Lin Bustamante Subject: [Histonet] Need Slide Cabinets Hello all! Our

Re: [Histonet] NSH Continue education award

http://www.nsh.org/content/scholarships -Original Message- From: Bustamante, Lin via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:09 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] NSH Continue education award I would like to nomi

Re: [Histonet] Temperatures

Secondary thermometer in paraffin reservoir of embedding center. -Original Message- From: Fawn Bomar via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 11:23 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Temperatures Hi All, I was

Re: [Histonet] tissue flotation bath

http://www.sakura.eu/Our-products/item/8/Microtomy/31/Sakura-Water-Bath-Hot-Plate/Downloads It appears to have a light, but can't tell for sure. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Lab Operations Manager Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direc

Re: [Histonet] Tissue processing question

everything was not heated just right the biopsies would stick and things like currettes were hard to scrape up from there, I always thought I was doing the tissue damage yours mills On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Walter Benton via Histonet mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu>>

Re: [Histonet] Tissue processing question

We use hair wrapping paper used for perms. It is the same paper called "biopsy wraps," but at a significant price reduction. You can buy a variety of sizes and the wraps do not cause artifacts and are porous enough for ample solution penetration. Biopsy paper comes in blue and other colors, but

Re: [Histonet] Tissue processing question

We use hair wrapping paper used for perms. It is the same paper called "biopsy wraps," but at a significant price reduction. You can buy a variety of sizes and the wraps do not cause artifacts and are porous enough for ample solution penetration. Biopsy paper comes in blue and other colors, but

Re: [Histonet] Disposal of blocks and slides

Charles, Not sure if you are CAP accredited or will be, but this is from our checklist for the last inspection period. ANP.12500 Record Retention Phase II Surgical pathology records and materials are retained for an appropriate period. NOTE 1: Minimum requirements for surgical pathology, providi

Re: [Histonet] NSH Financial and Tax Statements

The website has some of the information you are speaking about, but I don't think tax statements are usually provided. They have the financials there for your review and I have included the link as well. http://www.nsh.org/sites/default/files/2014%20Annual%20Report%20Final.pdf Walter Benton HT

[Histonet] Lab Manger Position

Hello, thanks Walter for your assistance. We slightly modified our posting. Here is the updated version. For more information about our lab, feel free to visit our website. Please contact one of the two Pathologists listed below if you are interested in more info

Re: [Histonet] Patient identifiers

Full name and date of birth. -Original Message- From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:19 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Patient identifiers What are people accepting for the "two" id

Re: [Histonet] Automatic coverslippers

Jessica, I have the same Leica stainer with the attached coverslipper. CV 5030. It uses glass coverslips in varying sizes (you choose) based on what works for your lab. If you have a large volume of work to coverslip each day this will definitely save you time. More importantly, the coverslippi