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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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From: Madeline Gi
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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
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
, 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 receptor (ER
, 2012 8:34 AM
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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
Here's an excellent reference - Ross JS: Saving Lives with Accurate HER2
Testing Am J Clin Pathol 2010;134:183-184.
I quote, A number of experts in the field have now agreed that a laboratory
performing HER2 testing in the US patient population should have a HER2+ rate
of approximately 16%
CYP.00190
Phase I
N/A YES NO
For laboratories that perform non-gynecologic cytopathology, does the
laboratory participate in a peer educational program in NON-GYNECOLOGIC
cytopathology (e.g., CAP Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Non-Gynecologic
Cytopathology NGC)?
How are labs
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Thanks, I am aware of Peggy's form. We have similar hard copy forms now,
but we are moving to an electronic system. It will be much more manageable
for 125
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, trained and competent the bench employee is.
William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP)
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Hello histonetters,
When I implement a new procedure in my lab, besides the routine yearly
sign-off sheet that accompanies the procedure
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Thanks, I am aware of Peggy's
Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a
procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one
signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what
is in the manual?
Victor
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: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure
if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover
page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual?
Victor
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Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual
Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a
procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one
; histonet
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You will need a signature for the manual and for each procedure that is
implemented or amended during your cycle year. If your manual is very
stable, a yearly signature page for the entire manual may suffice, but
the inspector
How is everyone handling this new question about Annual Result Co
mparison for ER and PR? The question states ...the laboratory at
lea= st annually compares its patient results with published
benchmarks, and eva= luates interobserver variability among the
: [Histonet] CAP question ANP.22970
How is everyone handling this new question about Annual Result Co
mparison for ER and PR? The question states ...the laboratory at
lea= annually compares its patient results with published
benchmarks, and eva=ates interobserver variability
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of McMahon,
Loralee A
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We do this by hand. Usually it involves a summer
This will be my first CAP inspection. We are switching from JCAHO.
Somewhere I read that we need to have a grossing room manual that would
have all the procedures on how to gross anything and everything that
would come through the Histology Lab. Is this true? Does anyone have a
sample that they
Is is a CAP requirement to have 2 identifiers on surgical slides?
Allison Scott HT(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
LBJ Hospital
Houston, Texas 77026
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We are no longer CAP inspected but Joint Commission. Could someone tell
me what the CAP standard for breast biopsies states about formalin
fixation?ie: 24 hrs, 36 hrs etc.
Thanks.
Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) l Chief Histologist l Southside Regional Medical
Center I
200 Medical Park
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We are no longer CAP inspected but Joint Commission. Could someone tell
me what the CAP standard for breast biopsies states about formalin
fixation?ie: 24 hrs, 36 hrs etc.
Thanks
just wondering if everyone is defrosting their cryostats every week? seems
like overkill, we clean ours out daily and every week clean with 100 alc. what
are others doing? this is a revised question. thanks a lot
anita dudley
providence hospital
mobile
There has already been a lot of responses to this, but I thought I'd
add mine anyway.
For all our specimens in-house that are delivered from surgery, we
have three identifiers present: name, DOB and MR number. We
eliminated the use of SSN (from our reports as well), since we all
know how
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Don't we still need to follow through with two identifiers tho?
From: Inman, Anna [mailto:anna.in...@stmarygj.org]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:16
To: Lois Anderson; Weems, Joyce; histonet
Because those whose SS# are for everybody to see do not know!
René J.
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histonet
What is the current practice for meeting this regulation? Is a general
statement (disclaimer) placed on all pathology reports that have
immunocytochemistry and/or
FISH and ISH or is the disclaimer placed only on the reports where the class 1
ASR antibody or nucleic acid have been used?
Thanks
We used to add that the methods were experimental.
René J.
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Subject: [Histonet] CAP QUESTION ANP.12425 ASR disclaimer on pathology reports
To: (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) histonet
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Annette
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pathologyreports
What is the current practice for meeting this regulation? Is a general
statement
,
Annette
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What is the current practice for meeting this regulation? Is a general
statement (disclaimer) placed on all pathology reports
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What is the current practice for meeting
: [Histonet] CAP QUESTION ANP.12425 ASR disclaimer
onpathology reports
The disclaimer is only for ASR antibodies. They don't have to be labeled
experimental because a CLIA certified lab has full capability and
authority to validate any antibody they want to use for any purpose. You
do have
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The disclaimer is only for ASR antibodies. They don't have to be labeled
experimental
I would like to know how others interpret this CAP question ANP.21350:
Does the histology laboratory maintain records of the number of blocks,
slides, and stains prepared
As far as the stains go - do you interpret this to mean do you keep
track of the number of stains performed (as in, how
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I would like to know how others interpret this CAP question ANP.21350:
Does the histology laboratory maintain records
solutions is another aspect of the QA.
René J.
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Subject: [Histonet] CAP Question
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 2:31 PM
I
Hi all, I am updating procedures and am wondering if there is a better format
for compliance with
ANP.22250 - Does the procedure manual address all methods and antibodies
currently in use?
Just wondering if I need to include every antibody or a generic procedure
covering most
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Hi all, I am updating procedures and am wondering if there is a better
format for compliance with
ANP.22250 - Does the procedure manual address all methods and antibodies
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To: Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 1:30 PM
Hi all, I am updating procedures and am wondering if there is a better format
for compliance with
ANP.22250
I suggest that you use your biomedical depatment. You need to establish a
consistent process and then stick to it.
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