[Histonet] Expiration date for Special Stain Control slides

Does anyone know if expiration dates from purchased control slides are necessary. Is there a regulation that requires expiration dates on purchased controls? We purchase from two different companies, one vendor has the expiration date on the box and one does not include it. Any help would

[Histonet] Peloris Processing

Has anyone had issues with processing xylene free on the Peloris? If so, can you share them with me? Has anyone used Leica's xylene substitute Sub-X during processing? Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Fetal Choline esterase stain

Does anyone have a procedure for fetal choline esterase stain on formalin fixed colonic mucosal tissue for Hirschprung disease? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Supervisor Competency Forms

Does anyone have a Histology Supervisor competency checklist they can share with me so I do not have to re-invent the wheel! Thank you so much, ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Grossing Hood Velocity Requirements

I am looking to purchase a grossing hood and am in need of the requirements for fpm's (feet per minute). Can anyone tell me where to find them? Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Cryostat decontamination

Can someone send me a procedure on how to decontaminate a cryostat? Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Water Testing

Does anyone know if the following are the current CAP requirements for water testing? The following specification for CLRW (Clinical Laboratory Reagent Water) should be met at time of in-house production: CLRW Maximum microbial content (CFU/mL) 10 Minimum resistivity (megohm-cm)

[Histonet] Special Stain Procedures

Does anyone have the following procedures they can share with me: - Rhodamine (for copper) - Victoria Blue Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Full Time 4-day, 40 hr position in NJ

We are a reference lab in central NJ looking for a 'seasoned' Histotech to work four 10-hr days, Tues - Friday, 8am -6:30pm in our very busy Histology laboratory. Job duties include: Grossing, embedding, cutting, staining (Ventana platform for both HE and IHC) coverslipping, etc,.)

[Histonet] IHC Validation Procedure

Can anyone share their IHC Validation procedure. I am preparing for a CAP inspection and want to make sure that the procedure I (presently do/may change to) is acceptable. Thank you very much! ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Responses to IHC CAP Validation question

The following is one respone I rec'd: 1. I asked CAP who told me that they do not currently have a guideline on validating but that they recommend what is in the following book: Quality Management In Anatomic Pathology, Promoting Patient Safety Through Systems Improvement and Error by Raouf

[Histonet] CAP Checklist

Can someone tell me where on the CAP website I can get a copy of the checklist to prepare for an inspection (for all departments, not just Histology...etc. Cytology, FISH, PCR). Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] SOP for Room Temp./Humidity Monitors

Does anyone have an SOP for monitoring room temp and humidity they can share with me? Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] NBS/NIST Thermometers

Does anyone know how frequently you have to certify your NIST Thermometers (the thermometer you use to calibrate all of the thermometers in the laboratory), including a reference. The certifiicate for my NIST Thermometer does not document the next time it needs to be calibrated. Thank you, Ann

[Histonet] Grossing Qualifications

Can someone tell me where I can get?a listing of the qualifications?required to perform grossing of?small biopsies in NY/NJ (under the direct supervision of a Pathologist). Thank You, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Sakura DRS Stainer

Is there anyone using the Sakura DRS Stainer for HE Staining?? I am presently trying to validate an HE stain using the following reagents?:? ?Hematoxylin? - Cardinal Health, 7211 Clarifier - Cardinal Health Bluing reagent - Cardinal Health Eosin Y - Cardinal Health I am decerating the slides

[Histonet] Pro-Par Clearant

Leica has informed me, yesterday,?that Pro-Par Clearant is the only Xylene Substitute that they have validated for use on the Peloris.? Is there anyone who is familiar with this clearing agent?? More importantly is anyone using it as a clearant on the Peloris tissue processor?? Leica is

[Histonet] Peloris Tissue Processor

Does anyone use Formula 83 as their Clearant on a Peloris tissue processor?? If so, have you had any problems?? Please let me know as we are experiencing consistent problems with water in the Formula 83. Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Peloris Tissue Processor

Does anyone use recycled and/or fresh Formula 83 as a clearant on their Peloris Tissue Processor?? If so, can you tell me what final threshold percentage you use. Thanks, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Burned Tissue

Recently we are experiencing random blocks of tissue (approx. 3 blocks out of 400/2x) that appear to be burned.? The tissue is prostate and the staining looks dark.? Upon recutting, sometimes it is better, sometimes it is not, which negates my ability to rule out the stainer completely. We

[Histonet] PAS/Alcian Blue

Can someone tell me what control tissue you use when you run a PAS/Alc. Blue (not separately, but together) Thanks, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] NY State Inspection Checklist

I was just informed that NY now has an inspection checklist.? Can someone let me know where I can find it. Thanks, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

[Histonet] Grosser Requirements

I was recently informed the CAP's grossing requirements changedI can not find anything about a change on their website. Does anyone have the current regs in reference to educational requirements for Grossing? Ann ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Position in NJ

I am looking for a Histology Supervisor in Northern, NJ.? Candidate should have HT/HTL (ASCP) with some supervisory experience.? Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Histonet mailing list