[Histonet] Control strength?

2014-12-22 Thread Johnson, Carole
Hello all, How are you documenting trending signal strength of your controls for special stains and IHC? I was asked this question during an audit and would appreciate your help. Carole Johnson Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services

Re: [Histonet] Control strength?

2014-12-22 Thread Rene J Buesa
As I see it, control strength is less important than its ADEQUACY for diagnosis.Every time a pathologists signs a case requiring a special procedure WITH a control, it means that the control was adequate, UNLESS the pathologist complains about it.René J.  On Monday, December 22, 2014

RE: [Histonet] Control strength? - personal opinion

2014-12-22 Thread Elizabeth Chlipala
Buesa Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 2:51 PM To: Johnson, Carole; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Control strength? As I see it, control strength is less important than its ADEQUACY for diagnosis.Every time a pathologists signs a case requiring a special procedure