Re: [Histonet] LDT's Regulatiions by the FDA

2024-06-26 Thread Histology via Histonet
I don't see the attachment. Can you try again? Mehndi Helgren Lab Manager 757-664-7901 Dominion Pathology Labs. 733 Boush St. Suite 200 Norfolk, VA 23510 -Original Message- From: Paula via Histonet Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 2:23 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject:

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

2023-10-24 Thread Histology via Histonet
Histology is considered moderate by CAP and CLIA -Original Message- From: James P Montgomery via Histonet Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 4:04 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Moderate vs High Complexity for routine histology Hello, Is routine histology

[Histonet] cryostat

2021-08-09 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hello, Trying to get everyone's opinion on cryostats. We have had the Leica CM1850 forever and it is not being supported by Leica anymore. Thinking of trying a different company maybe Tanner or Rankin. What does everyone use and like. We do not cut Mohs, only DIFs. Maybe 1 a day. Thanks t

[Histonet] Lyme disease

2020-11-19 Thread Histology via Histonet
Does anyone perform IHC for Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) on paraffin blocks? I'm looking for a good antibody and a place to buy control slides. Thanks to all! Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Laboratories 733 Boush Street Suite 200 Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-7901 __

[Histonet] comparable eosin

2020-09-09 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi everyone, We have always got our Eosin from BBC Biochemical. Well, they were bought out by StatLab and I am trying to find a comparable Eosin from what we were using. We used "Skin Eosin" catalog #3680 composed of: water, denatured ethanol, eosin y, and glacial acetic acid. I've done som

[Histonet] Leica ST5020 vs Spectra

2020-05-01 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi all, We have a Leica ST5010 that we have had forever and love. We have gotten a lot busier and need to eliminate the backup we currently get every day waiting to load the racks. I think we need an extra oven or 2. So we are looking into updating and will probably go with the ST5020 or the

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 196, Issue 3

2020-03-04 Thread NWL - Histology via Histonet
of people. This data can also be a useful KPI of your labs processes. You can then use as evidence if you had to go down the route of a capability process with a single member of staff. Do you microscopically check each slide that is sent out? Cheers Stuart Beaver Head of Histology Nationwide

[Histonet] fume hoods for grossing

2019-06-06 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi Histonetters, I'm trying to see what kind of exhaust/fume hoods people are using in small grossing labs. We are moving into a new space and I want to make sure the ventilation at the gross board is adequate. I don't think an actual grossing station is in the budget. Thanks, Mehndi Helgre

[Histonet] Not DAB IHC waste

2019-02-22 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi all, Does anyone use only red or magenta detection for IHCs instead of DAB? We do not use DAB and are trying to figure out if our waste is hazardous or not. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet

[Histonet] Leica SCN400 slide carriers

2018-09-20 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi Histonet, I would like to ask if anyone has (or knows who may have) any spare slide carriers for the Leica SCN400 scanning microscope. Is anyone currently using this model and how does it perform? Best wishes Stuart Beaver BSc(Hons) Head of Veterinary Histology/Cytology +447568543761

[Histonet] table for cutting

2018-09-17 Thread Histology via Histonet
Does anyone use a table to put their microtome and cut? I'm trying to find one and I want to make sure that it is stable enough for cutting. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Laboratories 733 Boush St. Suite 200 Norfolk, VA 23510 757-664-7901 __

Re: [Histonet] Giemsa vs Diff Quik

2018-09-08 Thread Histology via Histonet
Histology/Cytology +447568543761 On 6 Sep 2018, at 21:37, Bob Richmond mailto:rsrichm...@gmail.com>> wrote: Joseph A. Esposito at McClain Laboratories on Long Island asks: The laboratory I work at has been using the Diff Quik for years now as a stain for fine needle aspirates. Recently, when we

Re: [Histonet] Elephant Tissues

2018-09-06 Thread Histology via Histonet
) Head of Veterinary Histology/Cytology +447568543761 On 5 Sep 2018, at 22:46, P Sicurello mailto:pat...@gmail.com>> wrote: Jennifer, I have worked on mouse, rat, rabbit, sea lion, harbor seal, killer whale, giraffe, and even human mummy tissues. With the exception of the mummy tissue b

[Histonet] benchtop fume hoods

2018-05-10 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi all, Can anyone share what type of benchtop fume hoods they are using in the lab? This would be for manual coverslipping and grossing. Thanks in advance! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Silver waste

2018-03-26 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All. Happy Monday! Would anyone share how they collect, store, and dispose of silver waste from manual special stains such as GMS, Melanin Fontana-Masson, and Calcium Von Kossa? Thanks in advance! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthw

[Histonet] Ventana Red Detection Kits

2018-03-06 Thread Histology via Histonet
HELP!!! Ventana is out of all Red detection kits until the end of the month. We are a small lab that only uses the red detection. Is everyone switching to DAB or are there other options? If switching to DAB, are you revalidating every antibody? And how many cases per antibody? Thanks for a

[Histonet] Special GI fixative

2018-02-27 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi all, Does anyone use a special fixative for their GI specimens? I was thinking of trying something called GI fix. Ingredients are basically formalin and zinc chloride. Our tissue is always super brittle and dry even with a very short processing schedule. Any thoughts would be greatly app

[Histonet] Fridge and freezer temps

2018-02-05 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All, I'm trying to figure out how everyone keeps their refrigerator and freezer temperatures in a certain range. I have 2 house refrigerators with freezers on top. We have the min/max thermometers. I cannot get the freezer to stay between 0 and -8 degrees without affecting the fridge temp

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 4 Extra unstained paraffin embedded tissue slides (Kristina Johnson)

2018-01-04 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi Kristina, You can always cut a section from a blank block of wax and cover over the unstained uncoverslipped sections and let them air dry before filing them away. Regards Stuart Beaver BScHons Head of Veterinary Histology Histology Department NationWide Laboratories (A trading business

[Histonet] Histopathology positions available in central Massachusetts

2017-07-21 Thread Mass Histology via Histonet
Because of a continued increased in workload, Mass Histo is expanding our day shift and soon will be adding a second shift. We're looking for experienced grossing technicians, histologists, specimen procurement techs (with knowledge of CPT coding) and lab aids. We offer a pleasant working environ

[Histonet] HT job in VA

2017-05-15 Thread Histology via Histonet
We have an HT position open in Norfolk, VA. M-F 6am-2Pm. Must be certified. No recruiters please. Email resume to hi...@pathlab.us or fax to 757-664-9122 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists

[Histonet] PGP 9.5 at 50 microns

2016-08-10 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All, I need help. My doctors want to start doing some diabetic nerve testing. They need a PGP 9.5 IHC done on a frozen section cut at 50 microns. Does anybody have any experience on something like this? If so, I would love some help. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Labs _

[Histonet] HT needed in Norfolk, VA

2016-05-12 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi all, I have a position open for Histo Tech with a private dermpath lab in Norfolk, VA. Must have HS/GED be ASCP certified as a HT or HTL. Experience needed in routine and IHC. Full time M-F with morning hours. Fax confidential resume to 757-664-9122 Attn: Administrator ___

[Histonet] Freeze Spary Ban continued

2016-03-01 Thread Histology via Histonet
FYI: Mercedes Medical DOES contain the banned chemical. StatLab's 1,1,1,2 Tetrafluoroethane is banned. This is also called HFC 134a Still checking other brands. -Mehndi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsout

[Histonet] Freeze Spray Ban

2016-02-29 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All, Just got an alert stating that the EPA is banning HFCs found in Freeze Spray effective July 20th. Does anybody use a spray that does not contain this banned chemical? If so, please let me know where you get it. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Labs "DPL" ___

[Histonet] Herpes Zoster (VZV)

2016-02-18 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi everyone- Will anyone share where they get their Herpes Zoster antibody from for FFPE? I currently get it from abcam and run them on a Ventana Ultra. It seems once a year or so, the antibody just stops working and I have to call abcam and they send me a new one and it usually works. This

[Histonet] Medica DI water system with Symphony

2016-02-04 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
Just curious to see if any of you have a Medica DI water system with your symphony?  I was wondering what QA/QC I need to do to it and an SOP.  I'm the only lab in my building, so if I have to test the water, I'd have to take it to a nearby hospital.  Thanks!  This is the first DI water system

[Histonet] Klinipath Tape or Sakura Tape

2016-01-28 Thread Histology Market via Histonet
Does anyone use Klinipath Coverslipping Tape and Sakura Coverslipping Tape? Is there any issues comparing the Sakura Coverslipping Film? Best Regards ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listi

[Histonet] GI biopsies processing

2016-01-11 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All, Can anyone share their processing set up for GI biopsies? No matter what I do, our tissue seems dry. Any input would be great. Thanks in advance, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Labs. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern

[Histonet] Price gun

2016-01-08 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
  I was thinking of using a price gun to date my supplies when they come in, but I can't find one to buy.  Any ideas where to search for one?What do you guys use to date your supplies?  I've always used a pen to write the rcd date and my initials but thought a price gun would be quicker and neat

[Histonet] Do you check humidity and room temp for your daily QC in the lab?

2015-11-12 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
Does anyone check humidity and room temp as your QC?  If so, can you share you procedure and QC form?  Do you use a company or do you monitor it yourself? Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.ed

[Histonet] Vantage users

2015-11-05 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
Vantage users, what do you find most useful with using vantage?  Do you use it for just labeling purposes or do you find the reports helpful and what do you have on your home page that you find useful? Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.u

[Histonet] Symphony users

2015-11-03 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
Symphony users, can you message me?  I want to talk about prices, what you like/dislike about it off line.  Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Gross Room QC

2015-10-27 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
I just made up a QC sheet for my Gross Room and I'm having a hard time finding a spot to keep it :)  Do I tape it on the wall by the Grossing Station or put a magnet on it attaching to the grossing table... Any ideas? Thanks! ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] Please post

2015-10-27 Thread Histology Technician via Histonet
Co-path users...how do you assign cases to your Pathologists?  I have 3 Paths and the senior Path comes in early and divides the cases up himself, but starting in Jan we are going to start assigning cases to each path when we accession a case.  Any thoughts on how to do this smoothly? Thanks!

[Histonet] GMS and Gram stains

2015-10-02 Thread Histology via Histonet
Hi All Netters, I need to get a better GMS and Gram stain. If anyone could share their protocols where they get the solutions that would be fantastic. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Labs Norfolk, VA (AKA Hurricane Central) :) ___ Histo

[Histonet] Log sheet for cutting control slides

2015-07-10 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone have a protocol for cutting control slides?  We are a GI lab and use patient tissue as our Gastric control for HP's and the past couple of months we've had a bad control block pulled (turned out to be colon) and had to repeat a lot.  Thought about doing a log sheet for the tech to d

[Histonet] Ventana antibody - H pylori

2015-07-09 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone else have constant problems with the Ventana antibody H pylori having a dirty background stain?  My pathologists are constantly complaining about it and when I call CS I get the same response...decon the instrument, try a new lot number, etc... it's never truly resolved.  Any though

[Histonet] Gross Room QC sheet

2015-07-09 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone have a Gross Room QC sheet you'd like to share?  Thanks so much! ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Medica ELGA DV 25

2015-07-09 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone use the DI water system called Medica by Eqova?  We just recently got 2 in our lab and was wondering if anyone had an SOP you'd like to share?  Can you tell my what daily QC needs to be done with it?  Water tested?  Thanks! ___ Histonet mai

[Histonet] Co-path users logging Slides in

2015-05-19 Thread Histology Technician
  Those of you who use Co-path, how do you log slides from outside hospitals?  I see where you log slide Send outs, do you log incoming slides the same way?  I'm trying to figure out how to keep track of my slide consult slides  - when I received them, how many I received, when I sent them back

Re: [Histonet] training log

2015-05-19 Thread Histology Technician
I'd be interested in this too if anyone is willing to share.Thanks! On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:03 AM, Finlay Finlay wrote: Hello all, Does anyone have a training log or competency list that they would be willing to share with me for an absolute beginner to hands on histolo

[Histonet] Lot to Lot Verification

2015-05-18 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone have a Lot to Lot Verification form you'd like to share?  Trying to make one up for my lab and figure out the procedure...do you log every supply you use in the lab onto the form?  QC it and log the date/tech initial? Thanks! ___ Histonet m

Re: [Histonet] assigning pathologists cases for satellite labs

2015-05-13 Thread Histology Technician
for the advice- Michael Ann Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/m

Re: [Histonet] : Re: H&E Stainer Question

2015-05-13 Thread Histology Technician
Does anyone have a Thermo PrintMate that you'd like to share the SOP on?  Thanks! On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 1:50 PM, "kathy.mach...@lpnt.net" wrote: We just got rid of our Leica XL.  It was not working right after about 10 years, little things started going wrong. And then it just

RE: [Histonet] Looking for an article

2015-02-18 Thread Mass Histology
I'll scan a copy I have and email it to you later today. Jim ___ James E. Staruk HT(ASCP)  www.masshistology.com www.nehorselabs.com www.parascreen.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwest

[Histonet] fatty/ breast processing

2015-02-09 Thread Histology
Hi All, Would anyone care to share their fatty/ breast case processing program? We are having trouble getting them fixed right. I don't need tons of detail (mainly times). Thanks in advance, Mehndi Helgren HT ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@list

Re: [Histonet] Capacity for Histotechnologists

2015-01-27 Thread Histology Geek
And this is the one that CAP came out with based on data from NSH www.nsh.org/sites/default/files/workload.2011.pdf > On Jan 27, 2015, at 11:46 AM, Histology Geek > wrote: > > Hi, > > Here is the article that I've used in the past. >

Re: [Histonet] Capacity for Histotechnologists

2015-01-27 Thread Histology Geek
Hi, Here is the article that I've used in the past. http://www.histosearch.com/ADP9ProductivityStandards.pdf > On Jan 27, 2015, at 10:21 AM, Lesley Bechtold wrote: > > Good Morning, > > How many of you are experiencing Winter Storm Juno? We're currently getting > hit by it here in Maine!

[Histonet] Leder stain

2014-12-23 Thread Histology
Hi All, Does anyone know where I can find the reagents to do the Leder stain (Naphthol AS-D Chloroacetate Esterase)? We usually get a kit from Sigma but they have been out since September. Thanks in advance, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Labs _

[Histonet] RE: Water baths

2014-12-02 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Does anyone take daily temperature checks of their water bath (used for cutting only) for CAP? Tanya G. Abbott RT (CSMLS) Manager Technologist, Histology/Cytology St. Joseph Medical Center Reading, PA 19603-0316 ph 610-378-2635 fax 610-898-5871 email: tanyaabb...@catholichealth.net This email

[Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems

2014-11-24 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
stern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems We are currently using "Numeric" for the specimen (or part) and "Alpha" for the block. I don't like it; we frequently have "1Z" blocks for large CA resections! I would like to change th

[Histonet] RE: Squamous cells staining on H&E and IHC

2014-10-29 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
When the sections are cut and taken on the slide from water bath, slide must only holds on the frosted end of the slides don't touch other part of slide. Regards Muhammad Tahseen MLT (JIMTEF) Japan Histology Supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan -Original Message- From: hist

[Histonet] RE: Double Labeling EM Blocks

2014-10-23 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
We are labeling all Blocks and slides with two identifier as hospital policy. Regards Muhammad Tahseen MLT (JIMTEF) Japan Histology Supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern

RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Used

2014-10-23 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
We infiltrate and embed with Paraplast Plus Surgipath. Regards, Muhammad Tahseen MLT (JIMTEF) Japan Histology Supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Eliza

[Histonet] RE: Working on Saturday

2014-10-23 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Dear Lorraine, Our Histology departments work on Saturday. Muhammad Tahseen MLT (JIMTEF) Japan Histology Supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Small

[Histonet] Looking for gram control tissue

2014-08-04 Thread Mass Histology
Hi all, I'm in need of a good gram control. Does anyone know of a tissue bank (? NSH) that offers control tissues? I have plenty of other positive control tissue I can donate but being in research (with no microbiology lab), a good gram control is eluding me. We tried the "Slim Jim" trick but o

RE: [Histonet] Validation of IHC

2014-07-21 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Dear Jamal, Please see Principles of Analytic Validation of Immunohistochemistry Assays Published : Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine March 19, 2014 cap.org Later on I will send you template of IHC Validation, which we are using in SKMCH&RC. Regards Muhammad Tahseen Senior Supervisor

[Histonet] slide dryer

2014-07-16 Thread Histology
Hi Histonetters, Will anyone share what type and brand of slide dryer they are using for routine H&Es? I would also like to know about how long it takes to melt the paraffin and how many racks you can do at a time. Thanks in advance, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Laboratories

RE: [Histonet] RE: Recycle or not?

2014-06-26 Thread Mass Histology
y, June 26, 2014 2:19 PM To: 'Mass Histology'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: Recycle or not? This topic was discussed at a meeting somewhere that I attended and here with our safety staff. The work around that we do here to conform to waste disposal regula

[Histonet] RE: Recycle or not?

2014-06-26 Thread Mass Histology
This might be a little off the topic: We recently had the enjoyment of undergoing a day-long EPA inspection and we were issued a warning of "practicing waste management without proper permits" when they saw our recycler. Has anyone else ever been hassled by the EPA regarding this? Jim _

[Histonet] Documenting special stain control blocks

2014-06-09 Thread Histology
Hi All, Just wondering how everyone is handling the new checklist question ANP. 21450? How are you documenting results of verified special stain tissue blocks? Thanks for any help, ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lis

[Histonet] Sentinel nodes

2014-05-28 Thread Histology
Hi All, Sorry, if you already responded to this. We had computer issues and I missed some emails. I am hoping that someone would share their policy/procedures on sentinel lymph nodes. In particular, documenting that all staff and couriers know that they may be exposed to low levels of radiat

[Histonet] positive control indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase

2014-05-20 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Hi All, We are going to optimize indoleamine 2-3 dioxygenase (IDO1) expression in breast cancer tissue by immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed paraffin sections. I shall be thankful if any one please let me know about the "positive control. Regards Muhammad Tahseen Sr.Supervisor Histopathology

[Histonet] company for antibody HSV(cocktail) on paraffin section

2014-04-28 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Hi All We are looking company for antibody HSV(cocktail) on paraffin section, kindly any comments. Regards Muhammad Tahseen Histology supervisor SKMCH&RC Lahore ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern

[Histonet] Recommendations cryostat

2014-04-21 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Hi All, We are going to buy cryostat so opinion required CM 1950 LEICA verses HM525 NX Thermo. Regards Muhammad Tahseen SKMCH&RC ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] RE: human cells in rat tissue

2014-04-17 Thread Mass Histology
you know any anti human nuclear antibody that works well in paraffin? Or...do you know any other protein that let me differentiate between human cells and rat tissue? Obviously my cells are not GFP positive... Thanks a lot! Mercè Martí Gaudes Histology Unit P

[Histonet] fixed fecal smears for CAP parasitology survey 2014 p3

2014-03-18 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Hi All, We have received two fixed fecal smears from microbiology section ( CAP parasitology survey 2014 p3,)for trichrome or iron-Hematoxylin staining procedures. Would I adopted any kind of trichrome or iron Hematoxylin or some specific ? Thank, Muhammad Tahseen SKMCH&RC Lahore ___

[Histonet] negative control for FLI-1

2014-02-27 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Dear All, We are looking negative control for FLI-1, as positive control we are using (PNET) on paraffin section successfully. Our pathologist gave us Wilm's tumor and IDC for Negative control but it not work good. Thanks Muhammad Tahseen Sr. Supervisor Histology SKMCH&RC Lahore

RE: [Histonet] Choosing a tissue processor

2014-02-20 Thread Pathology-Histology Sr. Supervisor
Dear Aminul Islam Khan, Shandon Citadel 2000 or Sakura is good for this work load. We are using Peloris Leica and Leica ASP 300, our workload are 900 to 1200 blocks /day. Regards, Muhammad Tahseen Senior Supervisor Histopathology SKMCH&RC Lahore Pakistan -Original Message- From: histonet

RE: [Histonet] Slide interpretation training

2014-01-17 Thread Mass Histology
Check out "WashingtonDeceit" on YouTube. This pathologist has over 500 excellent lessons on microscopic histopathology. http://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonDeceit ___ James E. Staruk HT(ASCP)  www.masshistology.com    www.nehorselabs.com -Original Message- From:

[Histonet] Ventana vs. Leica IHC stainers

2013-10-30 Thread Histology
Hi all, I'm trying to decide between a Ventana Ultra and a Leica Bond IHC stainer. Has anyone tried both of these? If so, care to share your thoughts on both? Particularly interested in hazardous waste, tissue washing, and DIF procedures. Thanks to all in advance!! Mehndi Helgren

[Histonet] manual IHC staining

2013-10-16 Thread Histology
Hi all- Does anyone out there still do manual, offline IHC staining? We currently do about 20,000 IHC slides per year and my boss would like to consider dropping the automatic stainers and doing them by hand. If you do manual staining, how long does it take, how much tech time is needed, and w

[Histonet] salt split

2013-10-07 Thread Histology
Hi all- Has anyone had problems with the salt split method for DIFs not separating? It has been sitting in 1M NaCl for 4 days now and is still not budging. We do not do this method often and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mehndi Helgren Dominion Pathology Lab

[Histonet] Venata Her2 on Ultra

2013-09-19 Thread Wellen, Terry D :GS Histology
Is anybody doing Her2 on the Ventana Ultra Platform? I am having trouble optimizing to my Pathologists satisfaction. Terrence D. Wellen HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Portland, OR 503-413-8954 ___ Histonet mailing list H

[Histonet] Competency for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at

2013-07-16 Thread Histology
Hi, I would love to see your competency spreadsheet for histology. We just finished our first CAP inspection and got a deficiency here. He said the direct observation was great, but that we need to have all 6 elements. I am having trouble trying to come up with a way to evaluate some of

[Histonet] histology opening

2012-01-03 Thread Histology Dept
We have a full time histotech position open at Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha, OK. Must be HT certified or willing to become certified. Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm No weekends. No holidays. Small hospital CAP pathology lab. One pathologists, only 2 histotechs. Go to http://www.gradyme

[Histonet] Histotechs and cytotechs wanted

2010-11-29 Thread Histology Director
Looking for experienced histology technicians and cytotechnologists in Columbus, Ohio for new GU pathology laboratory. Excellent compensation with great benefits. Experience with IHC, FISH, and GU pathology a plus. Send resume or CV to care...@aksm.com

[Histonet] GU pathology laboratory looking for histotechs/ cytotechs in Columbus, Ohio

2010-11-26 Thread Histology Director
Looking for experienced histology technicians and cytotechnologists in Columbus, Ohio for new GU pathology laboratory. Excellent compensation with great benefits. Experience with IHC, FISH, and GU pathology a plus. Send resume or CV to care...@aksm.com

[Histonet] GU pathology laboratory looking for histotechs/ cytotechs in Columbus, Ohio

2010-11-23 Thread Histology Director
Looking for experienced histology technicians and cytotechnologists in Columbus, Ohio for new GU pathology laboratory. Excellent compensation with great benefits. Experience with IHC, FISH, and GU pathology a plus. Send resume or CV to care...@aksm.com

[Histonet] GU Lab in Columbus

2010-11-19 Thread Histology Director
Looking for experienced histology technicians and cytotechnologists in Columbus, Ohio for new GU pathology laboratory. Excellent compensation with great benefits. Experience with IHC, FISH, and GU pathology a plus. Send resume or CV to care...@aksm.com

[Histonet] GU pathology laboratory looking for histotechs/ cytotechs in Columbus, Ohio

2010-11-17 Thread Histology Director
Looking for experienced histology technicians and cytotechnologists in Columbus, Ohio for new GU pathology laboratory. Excellent compensation with great benefits. Experience with IHC, FISH, and GU pathology a plus. Send resume or CV to care...@aksm.com

[Histonet] ihc stainer

2010-03-05 Thread Affiliated Dermatology Histology Lab
We are a small lab with a low volume and we are thinking about beginning to do our own ihc's. Can anyone recommend an ihc stainer that would be suitable for a small lab? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwest

Re: [Histonet] Eliminating the edge effect in IHC/IF

2010-01-13 Thread histology
eatly appreciated. Thank you, once again, Katelin Lester, HTL(ASCP) MedSurg Pathology Associates, Inc. (formerly Cutting Edge Histology) (503)443-2157 > Hi, > I have a question for the generous input. When I do the IHC or IF, it > seems very common that the intensity of the edge area of the tiss

[Histonet] CLIA Inspection

2010-01-05 Thread Histology Dept
We have been informed that we will have a CLIA inspection in two weeks. Any tips/pointers? For the volume of tests done does GYN Pathology and Non-GYN Pathology refer to cytologies only? Angie Barnett, HTL(ASCP) Grady Memorial Hospital Pathology Department 405/779-2258 histol...@gradyme

[Histonet] maximum block cutting

2009-12-09 Thread histology
Hi Histonet, I know we have discussed the average blocks histotechs cut per hour, but does anyone know if there is a maximum blocks that can be cut per hour? Or per day? We have regulations for cytotechs who are reading slides for maximum slides they can read per hour and are wondering if there is

[Histonet] Need Histologists ASAP

2009-03-10 Thread azhisto Histology
New private AP lab in Phoenix, AZ., Top pay, great benefits, great hours, it's a new GI lab with state of the art equipment, please do not reply to this email, To submit a resume please apply to twincr...@bex.net _ Hotm

[Histonet] New Anatomic Pathology Lab

2009-03-01 Thread azhisto Histology
Please DO NOT RESOND to this email, please send your inquires to ATTN:Bernie at twincr...@bex.net, thank you, I have nothing to do with the hiring process, this is a 40,000 gastric biopsy lab, he is looking for 4 histologists and a Histology supervisor,the lab will be located close to

Re: [Histonet] Re: bone marrow biopsies

2008-11-05 Thread Sam Histology
At home, there will be an increase in taxes—income, estate, payroll—to fund more government health care, education, and general entitlement programs. The old Reaganesque notion that government subsidies can make one more dependent, angrier, and envious is forgotten, along with the notion that lower

Re: [Histonet] Gina Rodriguez is out of the office.

2008-11-05 Thread Sam Histology
> I will be out of the office starting 11/05/2008 and will not return until > 11/10/2008. This kind of material really should not be posted on the HistoNet! Why are you posting something that's off-topic like this? This is a Histology list, not a 'I will be out of the office&#

[Histonet] WOE TO AMERICA!

2008-11-04 Thread Sam Histology
n and notify the sender. > Those individuals are hereby notified that they are strictly prohibited > from reviewing, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing or using this > information in any way. > > > >>> "Sam Histology" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/04/08

[Histonet] Be careful, be very careful when you Vote!

2008-11-04 Thread Sam Histology
Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama Sr. (black muslim) of Nyangoma-Kogelo, Siaya District, Kenya, and Ann Dunham of Wichita, Kansas. (white atheist ). When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced and his father returned to Kenya. His mother married Lolo