[Histonet] RFID Tracking

Good afternoon, Does anyone use RFID to track specimens in their laboratories? Thank you, Jennifer Wooten, BA, BS, HTL (ASCP)CM . STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:This message

Re: [Histonet] Moderate vs High Complexity for routine histology

Good morning, Under CLIA, Histology processes (processing, embedding, cutting, staining) are considered pre-analytic (not testing) and are not classified under either complexity level. Currently, the only activities that are considered high complexity are grossing, ISH, and reporting results.

Re: [Histonet] What is considered Grossing according to CLIA and CAP? Definition?

Per the grossing definition in ANP.11610 below, grossing is defined as a tissue examination requiring judgment and knowledge of anatomy. This includes the dissection of the specimen, selection of tissue, and any level of examination/description of the tissue including color, weight, measurement

Re: [Histonet] Cassette printers

We had a GD DirectMark that was marketed to print on 3 sides, but it would jam so much just printing on 1 side that we never could explore printing on the 3 sides. Jennifer Wooten, BA, BS, HTL (ASCP)CM -Original Message- From: Paula Sicurello Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2022 11:44

[Histonet] Cryostat vacuums

Does anyone use a vacuum to clean out their cryostats, either on or off-board? Jennifer Wooten, BA, BS, HTL (ASCP)CM Technical Supervisor | Anatomic Pathology | University Hospital IMPORTANT: This message originates from TriCore Reference Laboratories or one of its affiliate organizations or

Re: [Histonet] release of body parts

We release specimens to patients here, especially because of our unique cultural demographic. If the specimen is in formalin, we will drain, rinse, and place contents in a new clean container with labels. The patient also signs a release form acknowledging that the specimen was preserved in

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 213, Issue 6

We just recently purchased the Epredia NX50, which we use with our older HM525s. We love it, I just wish they would make height adjustability a standard option on them! Jennifer Wooten, BA, BS, HTL (ASCP)CM Pronouns: she/her/hers Technical Supervisor | Anatomic Pathology | University Hospital

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 212, Issue 1

We surface decal with decal I for about 20-30 minutes (as long as you don't need to do any molecular studies). You can usually get 3-4 good sections before its crunchy again. Jennifer Wooten, BA, BS, HTL (ASCP)CM Pronouns: she/her/hers Technical Supervisor | Anatomic Pathology | University

Re: [Histonet] Specimen tracking scenario, accountability

Hi Curt, That sounds like a very difficult position to be in, especially with many of them not barcoded. Photo documentation might be your best bet; we use the Vantage tracking system throughout our process, and the Arcos system for tracking filed blocks once completed. You might want to reach

[Histonet] Changing decal question

Good afternoon, I would like to inquire what everyone's decal (RBD and/or Decal I) changing routines are. We are trying to determine if we should continue to change weekly, or based on how many specimens we put in it, or what the pH is. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks! Jennifer Wooten,