Re: [Histonet] CAP Cytopathology checklist question

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Re: [Histonet] CAP Cytopathology checklist question

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[Histonet] CAP Cytopathology checklist question

Hello Everyone, I am hoping you can help me. I am very confused by one of the questions in our CAP Cytopathology question. How are you handling/ answering this question in the NON-GYNCOLOGIC CYTOPATHLOOGY Section? The question is CYP.07666, Unsatisfactory Specimens- Non-gynecologic CytoPathol

Re: [Histonet] CAP regulatory question

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[Histonet] CAP regulatory question

Good Afternoon, Do we only have to keep lot to lot comparisons for immunohistochemistry and special stains for 2 years? I hope everyone is having a good day. Thank you. Jessica Jessica Piche, HT(ASCP) Waterbury Hospital Histology Laboratory Histology Team Leader 203-573-7167 _

[Histonet] CAP Question

Good morning, and Happy Friday Histonet! Do any of you have a policy or response for CYP.07666, CAP's new unsatisfactory non-gyn cytology that you would be willing to share? We do few cytology cases here, this just isn't much of an issue; we've never really had to think about it. Please hel

Re: [Histonet] CAP required PT

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Re: [Histonet] CAP required PT

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[Histonet] CAP required PT

For which IHC stains is it required by CAP to do proficiency testing? Barry Wood CT (ASCP) Director of Anatomic Pathology Indiana University Health 317-491-6351 bw...@iuhealth.org Compassionate. Highly skilled. Personalized. Visit iuhealth.org _

Re: [Histonet] CAP inspection

Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 P 802.747.1790 F 802.747.6525 joewal...@rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -Original Message- From: P Sicurello via Histonet Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 11:57 AM To: samantha.gol...@hcahealthcare.com Cc: HistoNet Subject: Re: [Histonet] CAP

Re: [Histonet] CAP inspection

Hi Samantha, Have "fun" with your first inspection. A few pointers: try not to compare the place you are inspecting with your lab, try to stay focused on the task at hand (many new inspectors are easily influenced), walk around and get a feel for the lab- sure they are going to be tense because

[Histonet] CAP inspection

I’m excited to participate in my first CAP audit as part of the inspection team, and I would love some tips and advice for a first timer. I don’t want to get stuck in the weeds as to what I’m searching for. While I’ve read all the info from CAP regarding a successful inspection, I’d love some f

[Histonet] CAP checklist help

Does anyone have a policy for assessing professional competency (checklist item ANP. 10010)? I want to get ideas on how everyone performs this to verify we are meeting the best standards ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http

Re: [Histonet] CAP proficiency testing

The Canadian Pathology Quality Assurance programme runs IHC and FISH EQA internationally. We have performed PD-L1 EQA previously and we will be running a challenge January 2021. Previous EQA reports are available on line. Our website is www.cpqa.ca. We work with regularity authorities to provide

[Histonet] CAP proficiency testing

Does anyone use another vendor besides CAP to perform their PT requirements? If so, who do you use and how do you record it for inspection purposes? I am looking for a PD-L1 PT specifically but will take any other options as well as we are trying to help our budget. -- Charles Riley BS HT, HT

Re: [Histonet] CAP Cancer protocols and synoptic reporting

Manager joewal...@rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -Original Message- From: Amy Self via Histonet Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 2:48 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP Cancer protocols and synoptic reporting [External Email] This email originated from outside of the orga

[Histonet] CAP Cancer protocols and synoptic reporting

Hi Histotechs and Happy Friday, Would someone please share a Policy on the CAP Cancer Protocols and Synoptic Reporting? How are you handling this process? CAP Checklist questions - ANP.12350 Cancer Protocols and ANP.12385 Synoptic Reporting Thank you for any help with this, Amy Amy Self His

Re: [Histonet] CAP Requirements for Scales and Balances

Sent: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 11:15 am Subject: [Histonet] CAP Requirements for Scales and Balances Good Afternoon All, Does anyone know if there are stated CAP requirements in regards to the calibration of scales and balances, and the intervals at which they should be calibrated? Thanks in advance and

[Histonet] CAP Requirements for Scales and Balances

Good Afternoon All, Does anyone know if there are stated CAP requirements in regards to the calibration of scales and balances, and the intervals at which they should be calibrated? Thanks in advance and have a good day! Jessica Piche, HT (ASCP) Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT ___

[Histonet] CAP checklist for temperature and humidity

Good morning folks, I need some help. You folks were wonderful helping with the optimal ranges earlier this year and I tried to find it before I asked but we are not "finding a specific CAP requirement telling us to monitor the humidity as well as temperature in the histology lab o

Re: [Histonet] Cap PAP Smears Controls

t Safety | Healthgrades: Outstanding Patient Experience Award -Original Message- From: Mary Ann via Histonet Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 12:52 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cap PAP Smears Controls Hello, In preparing for CAP I have a question: Does any

[Histonet] Cap PAP Smears Controls

Hello, In preparing for CAP I have a question: Does anyone run a positive PAP control with their run? Sent from my iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] CAP control revision

For all stains, we report the control verification on the patient report when reporting the stain results, and we run negative tissue controls for our organism stains, AFB and GMS Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Laboratory Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadow

Re: [Histonet] CAP checklist ANP.11680 Cross Contamination

In response to the request to post the new phase II CAP requirement on cross contamination : **NEW** 08/21/2017 ANP.11680 Cross Contamination Phase II There is a written procedure to prevent cross-contamination of specimens during grossing. NOTE: At a minimum, cleaning (e.g. wip

Re: [Histonet] CAP question ANP.12500

We keep ours for one week after final report. There have been past issues as to tissues submitted from our endoscopy center not matching up to our gross exams. Gastric tissue included with esophageal tissue, I account for every MINUTE fragment, so there were absolutely floaters from somewhere!.

[Histonet] CAP question ANP.12500

Wondered if something has changed on the question pertaining to retention. We only do biopsies and keep the containers they come in for two days. We have done this forever. Going through the new checklist I notice under wet tissue it has (stock bottle). Before I interpret this incorrectl

[Histonet] CAP checklist question

Good morning fellow histonetters! I was wondering if anyone in VA would know the laws in reference to checklist question ANP. 10016 in regards to the exclusion of submission of tissue and removal of objects for Pathology examination? CAP gave an example where California Department of Health Care

[Histonet] CAP regulations regarding storage of aliquots of concentrated antibodies

Hi, I will like to know the CAP regulations regarding storage of aliquots of concentrated antibodies in refrigerator freezers. Banjo Adesuyi, BMLS, HT (ASCP) HTL, QIHC, QLS, Histology Supervisor Norman Regional Health System, Norman, OK 73071. Tel: 405- 307- 1145 abades...@nrh-ok.com

[Histonet] CAP Gen 41770 glassware cleaning

Jessica, I am not sure about requirements to use and test for detergent, but the following steps are good practices. Clearing containers should be kept separate from other containers. They need only to be wiped out with a paper towel. No water, detergent or bleach. Alcohols can be cleane

[Histonet] CAP Gen 41770 glassware cleaning

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing their procedure for glassware cleaning? We used to send our glassware down to Central Sterile supply but we have been bleaching our glassware/plastics and have had no issues with special stains. Is it a requirement to use detergent and t

Re: [Histonet] CAP checklist help

: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 11:55 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP checklist help I need help with figuring out how to meet checklist # ANP.23420. We use the Leica Bond III and MAX to do our ISH slides. How do I test the temperature and how would you recommend

Re: [Histonet] CAP checklist help

Hi Charles, The Leica BOND system displays the temperatures of the individual heating pads during the retrieval stage on your computer monitor. You can easily take a screenshot of your computer monitor and save it to a flash drive as a digital record. *A heating error would appear if the indiv

[Histonet] CAP checklist help

I need help with figuring out how to meet checklist # ANP.23420. We use the Leica Bond III and MAX to do our ISH slides. How do I test the temperature and how would you recommend recording the results? -- Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs

[Histonet] CAP Inspection

Hi, We had our CAP Inspection last week. I had two Pathologists and a Cytotechnologist (we don't do cytology) with me all day. There was no Histotechnologist on the team. I am just curious, whether any of you have had this type of inspection before. Best regards, Banjo Adesuyi

Re: [Histonet] CAP ANP.22970 Query

logy Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 (860) 545-2204 Fax -Original Message- From: Joanne Clark via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 4:05 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP ANP.22

[Histonet] CAP ANP.22970 Query

Hi Histonetters, we are wondering what everyone else out there is doing to be compliant with the following requirement? We do ER and PR by IHC but dont know what published benchmarks are out there to compare ourselves to. Also, how do you record interobserver variability amongst the pathologi

[Histonet] CAP questions

Anyone have any info on how to handle these 2 CAP questions: COM.30450 New reagent lot confirmation of acceptability COM.4 method of validation/verification approval Thanks, Amanda Sent from my iPhone ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.u

[Histonet] CAP

CAP Rant: 3 months to get here and still not here. Time frame should have ended May 30th. Black out days after that. Final date actually 10th. Called before Memorial day to say they couldn't come and could they come between 1-10th June. Now narrowed to this week. Not here. I am supposed to be of

Re: [Histonet] CAP

Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 6:57 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP ANP21382. What kind of policy or SOP do you all have for this question? T asks how reagents are given an expiration. This includes but is not

[Histonet] CAP

ANP21382. What kind of policy or SOP do you all have for this question? T asks how reagents are given an expiration. This includes but is not restricted to reagents where manufacturer does not specify a date. We date made up reagents as a 6 month expiration unless we know it doesn't last that lo

[Histonet] CAP proficiency testing

Hello all, We are a histology lab and we are about to begin CAP proficiency testing in order to acquire CAP certification. We currently have a menu of about 30 IHC antibodies that we currently run, including ER/PR/HER2 for breast. The CAP proficiency test/surveys catalog has a pretty limited and so

[Histonet] CAP and Special Stains Question

Diana, Obviously there are no negative controls for some special stains because they just stain tissue elements (ie, trichrome) that are often in all tissues and we are just looking at the morphology changes in a disease state. A negative would have you apply the stain to tissue that could not

[Histonet] CAP and Special Stains Question

Good day, I have a question that hopefully I can get help: We are preparing for our CAP Inspection for 2016. The ANP: 21395 requirements states: For special stains, including histochemical stains, and studies using immunologic and FISH/ISH methodology, positive and negative controls are v

Re: [Histonet] CAP Checklist Question

Amy Self, Histology Lab Senior Tech, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown SC asks: >>I am going through the CAP checklist and was wondering how the following question below is being handled by everyone that gets inspected by CAP. ANP.12360 Report Completeness: Surgical pathology rep

[Histonet] CAP Checklist Question

Histonetters, I am going through the CAP checklist and was wondering how the following question below is being handled by everyone that gets inspected by CAP. ANP.12360 Report Completeness Surgical pathology reports for specimens with malignant diagnosis from definitive

[Histonet] CAP All Common Checklist for Anatomic Pathology

Hello Histo-netters: Do any of you have procedures written that cover the section on Test Method Validation/Verification? We do verifications/validations of new antibodies but don't really have a specific written policy/procedure. If any of you have a written procedure and would like to share

Re: [Histonet] CAP checklikst for pathology lab

ime To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP checklikst for pathology lab Dear histonetters, can you send me, pleasse, the last pdf version cap checklist for pathology lab? Or reference where I can download it. Sincerely, Maxim Peshkov, Russia, Ta

[Histonet] CAP checklikst for pathology lab

Dear histonetters, can you send me, pleasse, the last pdf version cap checklist for pathology lab? Or reference where I can download it. Sincerely, Maxim Peshkov, Russia, Taganrog. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.

Re: [Histonet] CAP Question

It does seem like a bit much, but that¹s what we did All antibodies, we ran, exact same lot # ran 3 on one machine and 3 on another. Michael Ann Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 6/29/15, 1

[Histonet] CAP Question

Good Morning Netters, How many antibodies are y'all testing to meet the CAP guideline (COM.04250) that requires comparison testing of equipment performing the same test (autostainers, for instance) twice a year? I read it as requiring all antibodies are tested on all platforms, but that seems a b

[Histonet] Cap ER/PR

Good Morning, Apparently while I was out on disability a CAP ER/PR PM2-A 2014 did not get done. Somehow one of our pathologists got it and forgot she had it. That being said, does anyone have a equivalent test they do instead. We only do this CAP testing to show competency. Thanks, Karen He

[Histonet] CAP Question CYP.04300 Daily QC

Hi Everyone, I am asking a question for our Cytology department about CYP.04300 on the CAP checklist, in regards to daily QC. It states the technical quality of the preparations should be checked daily and includes checking all stains for predicted staining characteristics each day of use. Th

[Histonet] CAP at NU

Oh yay! CAP is visiting us today. Why do they send an MT to do histo? And a snarky one at that.. Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-5

[Histonet] CAP question ANP.22978 - Her2 assay validation

Hello all, I have been reading through the most recent revisions and want to see how others are handling this question. The explanation states that it is for new and existing assays and that if your validation does not meet current standards that you must supplement and bring it into complian

[Histonet] CAP Question, New Reagent Lot Confirmation of Acceptability

The above checklist item, ANP.22760, states "The performance of new lots of antibody and detection system reagents is compared with old lots before or concurrently with being placed into service." Neither the question, the note below it, nor the evidence of compliance states that a pathologist

[Histonet] CAP Annual Results Comparison for FISH/ISH

Would fellow Histonetters be able to explain how they answer the following CAP question: ANP.22970 For immunohistochemical and FISH/ISH tests that provide independent predictive information, the laboratory at least annually compares its patient results with published benchmarks, and evaluates in

[Histonet] Cap on number of antibodies that can be ordered per patient/case.

Hi Everyone I was approached by an administrator today who wanted to know if a limit (cap) existed on the number of antibodies which can be ordered on a patient. They currently run a minimum of two antibodies on all Esophagus cases as part of a panel. Now they would like to increase this by an ad

RE: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question

@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question Looking at each slide ( at least controls) is required here, period, for everything. I do not see how sending out stains that didn't work and the rework and would save time? Maybe I missed some point in the thread? I don&

RE: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question

ter if you can review under the microscope with a pathologist. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: joellewea...@hotmail.com To: amosbro...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 13:04:01 + I agree. It is req

RE: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question

I agree. It is required here on everything. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 17:50:47 -0500 From: amosbro...@gmail.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP Survey Question Hi, Regarding the question of weather it would save time to not

[Histonet] CAP Survey Question

Hi, Regarding the question of weather it would save time to not have the techs QC check the IHC slides. I feel that it would be an extremely bad practice to omit the techs from the QC process. This goes for not only IHC but special stains and even H&E stains. It is imperative that the techs

[Histonet] CAP survey Question

For a long time I have had our IHC techs print out the run logs from each IHC run on the Benchmark Ultras. The techs then check the slides to make sure the positive and negative controls have worked properly before the slides are sent to the individual pathologists. The pathologists are also

[Histonet] cap

CAP is in the house! Hazel Horn Supervisor of Histology/Autopsy/Transcription Anatomic Pathology Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's Way | Slot 820| Little Rock, AR 72202 501.364.4240 direct | 501.364.1241 fax hor...@archildrens.org archildrens.org

[Histonet] CAP 23045

Can someone please tell me are you adding this to your instrument procedure or should there be a seperate procedure for each instrument? Thanks so much, Anita Dudley ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.u

[Histonet] CAP REG

Is there a CAP or some Regulation with a percentage for correlating the frozen section diagnosis with the final diagnosis, my pathologist seems to think there is we are joint commision and can't find anything about this, can anyone help?? Thanks Histology/Cytology Supervisor S. Kathy Baldwin, SC

Re: [Histonet] CAP question

- From: Madeline Gi Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:20 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP question I have a question which was asked before but I don't remember the answer, how many CEU's are required by CAP for a histologist in New York City. Thanks in advance

[Histonet] CAP question

I have a question which was asked before but I don't remember the answer, how many CEU's are required by CAP for a histologist in New York City. Thanks in  advance  Madeline Rotger Milanese H.T. BSHCS 500 New Hempstead Rd. New City N.Y. 10965 845-362-3200 Ext 129 madelin...@yahoo.com

[Histonet] cap anp.23120

Wondering what people are doing about the new cap anp.23120? validating tissue processing schedules. Thanks a lot Anita Dudley Providence Hospital Mobile, Alabama ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.uts

[Histonet] CAP standard GEN 61300

Fellow Histonetters, I am looking for advice concerning CAP standard GEN 61300 Climate Control. To those that take humidity records in your lab, what exact % range do you use for a normal range? And what do you do if and when you are out of this range? Thank you for sharing your workflow info

[Histonet] CAP checklist question

Hi gang.. I am working on a self-inspection CAP checklist and came across the following: ANP.23120 Tissue Processor Tissue processing schedules are validated. Note: New tissue processing schedules must be validated against the standard laboratory processing schedule. Evi

[Histonet] CAP Gen.55500

Good afternoon We were wondering how other labs handle their training/competencies in response to the revised Competency Assessment question in the Gen Lab portion of the checklist. (GEN.55500) 1. How do you do your training before you start your competency? 2. How do you differenti

RE: [Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time

, 2013 6:21 PM To: 'histonet' Subject: [Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time Per CAP guideline, in our reports of predictive markers(ER/PR/Her2), Pathologists need to check that the total fixation time of specimens is within the CAP guideline. Is this information readily availa

[Histonet] CAP guideline for fixation time

Per CAP guideline, in our reports of predictive markers(ER/PR/Her2), Pathologists need to check that the total fixation time of specimens is within the CAP guideline. Is this information readily available to the pathologists at the time of writing the report? How are others documenting this? Ha

RE: [Histonet] CAP New requirement: Cytopathology Exclusions from Submissions

Yes, This is a new checklist item as of 07/11/2011. Cytopathology Exclusion question: CYP.01650. Ian -Original Message- From: Oscar [mailto:omgwake...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 9:15 PM To: Ian R Bernard Subject: Re: [Histonet] CAP New requirement: Cytopathology

[Histonet] CAP New requirement: Cytopathology Exclusions from Submissions

Fellow Laboratorians who process Cytopathology specimens, specifically, Non-Gyn specimens. A policy that list specimens that are excluded from routine submission to cytology for processing. Please share your facilities' approved examples on the types of specimens, and a justification and refe

Re: [Histonet] CAP and negative IHC controls

That decision needs to be made by your Medical Director. In my laboratory we use polymer detection for almost all of our IHCs and, therefore, I don't require a "Negative Reagent Control" for those cases. We have one antibody that requires avidin-biotin detection and we run a negative reagent c

Re: [Histonet] CAP and negative IHC controls

That decision needs to be made by your Medical Director. In my laboratory we use polymer detection for almost all of our IHCs and, therefore, I don't require a "Negative Reagent Control" for those cases. We have one antibody that requires avidin-biotin detection and we run a negative reagent c

RE: [Histonet] CAP and negative IHC controls

...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of jsjurc...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 2:19 PM To: . Subject: [Histonet] CAP and negative IHC controls How is everyone interpreting the CAP rule about using negative controls? Do we still need a negative with each patient slide

[Histonet] CAP and negative IHC controls

How is everyone interpreting the CAP rule about using negative controls? Do we still need a negative with each patient slide? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

Re: [Histonet] CAP GEN. 41770 Residual Detergent on Glassware

Over the years I have heard about some folks obsessing (my opinion) about this. I have never had a problem and I don't think it is an issue, assuming one rinses the glassware thoroughly. If the glass is clean water does not bead but sheets off. I only used distilled water for silver stains, mak

[Histonet] CAP GEN. 41770 Residual Detergent on Glassware

Hi All, I process and stain GI biopsies only. I use do a basic H&E, Diff Quick for H.pylori, PAS for candida , Trichrome, and Alcian Blue/PAS. Is anyone aware of documentation stating that residual detergent on glassware would have a deleterious affect on the quality of the stains mentioned above

Re: [Histonet] CAP education requirements for grossing

ulness of pathologists' assistants. Am J Clin Pathol. 1999;112:619-626   From: Pam Barker To: Histonet Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 9:59 AM Subject: [Histonet] CAP education requirements for grossing Hi Fellow Histonetters!! I hope everyone is having a great d

[Histonet] CAP education requirements for grossing

Hi Fellow Histonetters!! I hope everyone is having a great day!! I have a quick question from a client that I hope someone can give me a definitive answer on. What are the education requirements for grossing under CAP as opposed to CLIA. I was told that for CAP a B.S. degree is required and I wa

RE: [Histonet] CAP autopsy requirement?

outhwestern.edu' Subject: RE: [Histonet] CAP autopsy requirement? If it's true, I hope our director doesn't share the information. We got the 60 day thing down pat and all of our TAT reports. Hate to see it all go to waste. Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Har

RE: [Histonet] CAP autopsy requirement?

- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of mtitf...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 12:14 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP autopsy requirement? Am I hearing right? The CAP has done

[Histonet] CAP autopsy requirement?

Am I hearing right? The CAP has done away with the requirement to sign out autopsies within 60 days? (But you still have to get the PAD out in two days)? How will I ever get pathologists motivated any more?! Michael Titford Pathology USA Mobile AL __

[Histonet] CAP Sample Exchange Registry

All, I am the current chair of the CAP's Immunohistochemistry Committee. One of the things we've been grappling with is how to help IHC laboratories evaluate difficult-to-validate antibodies (e.g. HSV, spirochetes, etc.). Some years ago, our molecular pathology colleagues at the CAP institute

[Histonet] CAP and expiration dates

Hi All, I have a PA that uses acetic alcohol for lymph nodes. I have tried all of the premade ones and he doesn't like any of them, so we are back to making it again. How do you determine expiration dates of solutions made in house? Thanks, Susan Baker The

RE: [Histonet] CAP

-dickinson.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bernice Frederick Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:16 AM To: Fellow HistoNetters Subject: [Histonet] CAP They're here! Bernice Fred

[Histonet] CAP

They're here! Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Senior Research Tech Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL Robert. H. Lurie Cancer Center Northwestern University 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 b-freder...@northwestern.edu _

[Histonet] CAP new reagent lot verification

Hello Histoland, How are you handling ANP.22760 New Reagent Lot Verification: What do you use for "an appropriate panel of control tissues...made on slides cut from the same control block" Do you have multi-tissue (panel) blocks for each antibody, do you have one multi-tissue block that is goo

[Histonet] CAP vs. CLIA

Can someone help me with the High Complexity Test with CAP vs. CLIA. Thanks Courtney Pierce IHC Specialist Quintiles Translational R&D - Oncology Innovation Navigating the new health 610 Oakmont Lane Westmont, IL 60559 Office: + 630-203-6234 courtney.pie...@quintiles.com clinical | commercial |

Re: [Histonet] CAP inspection requirements

CAP inspectors are your peers. In other words they are people managing other labs. So those people have a variety of degrees or experiences. They don't get paid to inspect. It's a requirement that labs that participate in CAP bi annually inspect another lab because CAP works as a peer review sys

[Histonet] CAP inspection requirements

What are the requirements to become a CAP inspector? Do you have to at least be an actual registered HT/HTL? Is just having a 2 year histotech degree enough? Thanks, Mandy O'Connor, HTL (ASCP) Yellowstone Pathology Instit. Billings, MT ___ Histonet m

RE: [Histonet] CAP Question

, 2012 8:34 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question I have a question regarding a new CAP checklist question dealing with ER/PR validation.  The new question is ANP.22976 ER/PgR Validation and states:   “If the laboratory performs immunohistochemistry for estrogen receptor (ER) and/or

RE: [Histonet] CAP Question -ER/PR Validation

, April 16, 2012 11:34 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question I have a question regarding a new CAP checklist question dealing with ER/PR validation.  The new question is ANP.22976 ER/PgR Validation and states:   "If the laboratory performs immunohistochemistry for estrogen rec

[Histonet] CAP Question

I have a question regarding a new CAP checklist question dealing with ER/PR validation.  The new question is ANP.22976 ER/PgR Validation and states:   “If the laboratory performs immunohistochemistry for estrogen receptor (ER) and/or progesterone receptor (PgR) as a prognostic/predictive marker

Re: [Histonet] CAP approved shelf life of dyes & solutions

: [Histonet] CAP approved shelf life of dyes & solutions To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 11:20 AM Hi everyone, Does anyone have a list of the shelf life of solutions, chemicals etc. used in Histo staining methods that is acceptable for CAP accredita

[Histonet] CAP approved shelf life of dyes & solutions

Hi everyone, Does anyone have a list of the shelf life of solutions, chemicals etc. used in Histo staining methods that is acceptable for CAP accreditation & would share the information? We are trying to get a list together but different sources often conflict. I would appreciate any information.

[Histonet] CAP GEN.55500

How are people tackling this General Competency question from CAP in Anatomic Pathology Labs, as in the strictest sense (in most cases) results are not being generated by the technical staff? There is dispute between pathologists, techs and administrators about what would define a test system,

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