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Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 4:21 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of contaminated gloves, paper towels etc... after
grossing
Good morning Histo Peeps:
I am curious as to your laboratory/hospital policies on how to dispose of
contaminated gloves, paper towels etc
Good morning Histo Peeps:
I am curious as to your laboratory/hospital policies on how to dispose of
contaminated gloves, paper towels etc… after the PA/pathologists gross a
specimen.
Often times we receive fresh tissue in the lab and we do not know if the
patient has TB, Hepatitis, HIV, or a
Hello,
Regarding disposal of Bouin's solution the following protocol might be
helpful/amusing/terrifying:
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/PHC%20Resource%20Library/Bouins_fixative_solution_FS%20_37-007-0913.pdf
For IHC the argument is that Bouin's doesn't destroy antigens as compared
to other fixative
"I agree it is very dangerous. When I discovered a dried bottle of picric acid
someone had donated to the school right after I first came to the university.
I had to call the fire department and the bomb squad came to get it. They took
it to the firing range and blew a huge sized whole in t
:16 PM
To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Cc: Bob Richmond
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Bouin's Solution
https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/cci/safety/picric.pdf
Two hazards: formaldehyde and picric acid (see attached).
While I agree with Dr. Richmond, changing protoco
Not a disposal query.
"There are substitutes for it for most purposes."
Bob, I am interested in "most" and "substitutes"
In what situation does "most" not apply?
What substitutes?
For example, I read that tissues are fixed in Picric acid-containing Formalin
for IHC/IF.
Why?
What's the logi
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Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:39 PM
To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Bouin's Solution
Lori Jones, CT(ASCP), Pathology Supervisor, Ingalls Memorial Hospital asks:
>>We use Bouin's Solution in our pathology department and are curr
Lori Jones, CT(ASCP), Pathology Supervisor, Ingalls Memorial Hospital asks:
>>We use Bouin's Solution in our pathology department and are currently
disposing of it by neutralizing it with Vytac for formalin. I can't find
supporting documentation that this is the proper way to dispose of it. I'd
li
We use Bouin's Solution in our pathology department and are currently disposing
of it by neutralizing it with Vytac for formalin. I can't find supporting
documentation that this is the proper way to dispose of it. I'd like to know
if and how other institutions are neutralizing Bouin's Solution
Our lab is once again evaluating disposal of slides/blocks from >10 years ago.
Maintaining or donating the material do not appear to be feasible options.
Aside from PHI issues, how are labs disposing of this type of material. Do you
place the slides in sharps containers? Do you red bag the bloc
Center
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From: Fawn Bomar via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:53 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Processor
Does anyone know if you need to decontaminate a tissue processor in any
Does anyone know if you need to decontaminate a tissue processor in any special
way to dispose of it? If the tissue has all been fixed before being in the
processor and there were no CJD cases processed on it, is it considered
biohazardous?
Thank you
Fawn
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Hello My Histo Friends,
Has anyone heard if there is a difference on the disposal of blocks and slides
of children under the age of 21? I have never heard of this before but I was
asked today and was wondering.
Estela Martinez
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The New York state Law it is 20 for blocks and 20 year for slide also includes
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Hello, in the Netherlands (Europe), the Dutch Society of Pathologists,
.
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From: Charles Riley via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:29 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of blocks and slides
Hello all,
What are the guidelines for disposal of blocks and slides
Hello,
in the Netherlands (Europe), the Dutch Society of Pathologists, has made a
document called "code for good use of body materials".
This advice is established after an juridical consultation in connection
with the excisting legal provisions.
The standard for now (since 2011) is:
blocks
Hello all,
What are the guidelines for disposal of blocks and slides? This was never
discussed in my program and I am now in charge of the department. No one
who currently works here has been through the process. Any help will
greatly be appreciated.
--
Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM
Histopathology
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 17:35:05 +
From: Lester Raff MD
To: "'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'"
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Blo
Our lab will be passing its 10th anniversary shortly, and for space
considerations, will begin disposal of blocks and slides. None of blocks or
slides from early years have patient ID, so no HIPAA concerns, but what other
issues are there with disposal? What kind of waste do slides and blocks
c
For those of you that discard your pathologic waste:
1. Do you separate the formalin from the tissue?
2. Do you have a company that will take tissues in formalin for disposal?
3. Body fluids from cytology that contain formalin, how are those discarded?
Thank you in advance
Allison Eck,
You might consider donating CAP graduated or unwanted samples to a non-profit
or commercial biobank. Ethically sourced biospecimens are always in demand for
research. In many cases the biobank will take care of the cost and logistics
of pickup and transportation. Check with your IRB first and,
(210) 292-5519
DSN: 662-5519
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of
jmasla...@stpetes.org
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:29 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] D
How do you dispose of old tissue blocks after the 10 year hold period? Can
old glass tissue slides be sent for recycling?
Thanks in advance
Joe Maslanka BS, CT,HT (ASCP)
Anatomical Pathology Technical Supervisor
St Peter's Hospital,MT 59601
(P)(406) 447-2406
(F)(406)444-2126
Give thanks for AL
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Horn, Hazel V
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 8:51 AM
To: 'Joe W. Walker, Jr.'; Jerry Ricks; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of DAB-link to Princeton.
That's
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Jr.
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 10:45 AM
To: Jerry Ricks; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of DAB-link to Princeton.
Please correct me if I am wrong but if you use potassium permanganate sulfuric
acid, do you not deactivat
Award for Performance Excellence
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jerry Ricks
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 2:57 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of D
DAB is a mutagen and potential carcinogen.
Waste needs to be disposed of as hazardous chemical waste.
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/chemwaste/DAB.htm
Jerry
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> Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:14:26 -0800
> To: cp...@x-celllab.com
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] chemical dis
t Hospital
Royal Oak, MI 48073
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From: Joe W. Walker, Jr.
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 3:09 PM
To: dingers...@aplaboratories.com ; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
I don't know the type of equipment
"dingers...@aplaboratories.com"
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 2:34 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced
some VERY OLD equipment that is just taki
: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
I took some of mine to a place that buys scrap metal. They pay by the pound.
Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT
President
Excalibur Pathology, Inc.
8901 S. Santa Fe, Suite G
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
405-759-3953 Lab
405-759-7513 Fax
www.excaliburpathology.com
bject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla�d
some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now.
=A
I have contacted some of the used equipment man=acturers and no one
is interested in taking this equipmen
We have the following equipment:
=
Leica TP1050 (Ti= ssue Processor)
Dako Autostainer (48 = slide capacity, unsure of software version)
RMC Products MR3 Automated microtome
Fisher Scientific IsoTemp oven
2 Ventanna
: "dingers...@aplaboratories.com"
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:34 PM
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of used lab equipment
We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced
some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up
We have upgraded some of our equipment in recent months and repla= ced
some VERY OLD equipment that is just taking up space now.
=
I have contacted some of the used equipment man= ufacturers and no one
is interested in taking this equipment off our hands.
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Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 11:29 AM
Subject: [Histonet] disposal of formalin
Would anyone be willing to share how formalin is disposed of at your
facility? Neutralization, disposal off site, etc. Thank you.
Debra Lake MT(ASCP)
Manager Micro, Blood Bank, Pat
Would anyone be willing to share how formalin is disposed of at your
facility? Neutralization, disposal off site, etc. Thank you.
Debra Lake MT(ASCP)
Manager Micro, Blood Bank, Pathology
Marion General Hospital
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 660-6521
Fax: (765-651-7330)
If you a
Sadly, I've worked at dozens of labs where they pour it down the
sink. I have actually heard Technical Representatives/ Salesmen tell
prospective purchasers of their immunostainers that the waste was safe to
pour down the sink. Most labs will follow the cheapest path they can get
away with,
nd NOT the
disposing company are responsible is something happens,
The same happens with disposing of used formalin and xylene.
René J.
--- On Thu, 5/24/12, idimi...@mun.ca wrote:
From: idimi...@mun.ca
Subject: [Histonet] disposal of 3, 3'-Diaminobenzidine Tetrahydrochloride (DA
bject: [Histonet] disposal of 3, 3'-Diaminobenzidine Tetrahydrochloride (DAB)
Dear HistoNet Community,
Recently we purchased an immunostainer . In the waste from the immunostainer
there are small quantities of 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine Tetrahydrochloride (DAB) in
the amount of e 35-38 mg p
Dear HistoNet Community,
Recently we purchased an immunostainer . In the waste from the immunostainer
there are small quantities of 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine Tetrahydrochloride (DAB) in
the amount of e 35-38 mg per 20L of waste.
I want to hear from the community how you dispose of it. Do you use an
As long as the specimen containers are being autoclaved or incinerated, there
will be nothing readable left of the labels.
> From: thigg...@cddmedical.com
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:28:04 -0500
> Subject: [Histonet] DISPOSAL OF SPECIMENS
>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:36 -0400
From: "Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org"
Subject: [Histonet] DISPOSAL OF SPECIMENS
To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
Message-ID:
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Hi histonetters
what does everyone currently do with the vials the Path
Hi histonetters
what does everyone currently do with the vials the Pathologists empty when
doing gross? Ours goes in biohazard bags, but someone mentioned to me they the
labels should be taken off and then the vials put in the biohazard bag. If we
did this we would just be taking off labels
weekend and I have been doing this safely
for the past 13 + years.
Jack
> From: asm...@mail.barry.edu
> To: bhers...@illinois.edu
> Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:24:52 +
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of MMA & BPO Waste
> CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>
&
: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of MMA & BPO Waste
We use an MMA embedding technique similar to that used for histology in our
lab. We sent a request to our campus Chemical Waste Management for the MMA
waste mixture to be disposed of, but they are refusing becaus
- Original Message -
From: "Brad Herschler "
To: histonet @lists. utsouthwestern . edu
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 8:50:15 PM
Subject: [ Histonet ] Disposal of MMA & BPO Waste
We use an MMA embedding technique similar to that used for histology in our
lab. We sent a request
010 20:50:15 -0500
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of MMA & BPO Waste
>
> We use an MMA embedding technique similar to that used for histology in our
> lab. We sent a request to our campus Chemical Waste Management for the MMA
> waste mi
We use an MMA embedding technique similar to that used for histology in our
lab. We sent a request to our campus Chemical Waste Management for the MMA
waste mixture to be disposed of, but they are refusing because they say the
mixture is too hazardous. The mixture contains 1gram of benzoyl peroxi
: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] disposal of body parts
Hello Histonetters!
I work in a small multispecialty clinic laboratory where the majority of
our specimens are derm, gi biopsies, etc. Today we had an amputated
finger sent for gross only from our ambulatory surgery center and t
-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carol
Bryant
Sent: 07 May 2009 20:38
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] disposal of body parts
Hello Histonetters!
I work in a small multispecialty clinic laboratory where the majority
Hello Histonetters!
I work in a small multispecialty clinic laboratory where the majority of
our specimens are derm, gi biopsies, etc. Today we had an amputated
finger sent for gross only from our ambulatory surgery center and the
patient wishes to have it back. Does CAP have any specific requir
Ruth is on target with her answer. EPA regulates all "solid" (which includes
liquids) hazardous waste produced by healthcare facilities and others, among
which formaldehyde is classified as a "listed" chemical (code U122). If a
chemical is not "listed" (or specifically identified), it still is
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
First ... even if the local authorities allow this ... it doesn't make
"Green" sense to do it, especially when there are other very workable
alternatives. The path we chose was to purchase a very simple gravity feed
recycler produ
-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Piche
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:11 AM
To: histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were tol
: Friday, March 13, 2009 2:28 PM
To: 'Cheryl'
Subject: RE: Call your local water authority Re: [Histonet] Disposal
ofFormaldehyde
Cheryl,
There is one answer to this the E.P.A. guidelines say nothing down the
drain only water. I have been inspected by them in the past. Believe they
can e
we used to not think twice about putting our hands into
xylene all day??
Cheryl
Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)
Full Staff Inc.
Staffing Healthcare Professionals ~ One GREAT fit at a time.
281.852.9457
--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Julie Trejo wrote:
From: Julie Trejo
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Fo
we used to not think twice about putting our hands into
xylene all day??
Cheryl
Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)
Full Staff Inc.
Staffing Healthcare Professionals ~ One GREAT fit at a time.
281.852.9457
--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Julie Trejo wrote:
From: Julie Trejo
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Fo
we used to not think twice about putting our hands into
xylene all day??
Cheryl
Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP)
Full Staff Inc.
Staffing Healthcare Professionals ~ One GREAT fit at a time.
281.852.9457
--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Julie Trejo wrote:
From: Julie Trejo
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Fo
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Whitaker, Bonnie
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:45 AM
To: histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
I agree. It is up to each state/co
I've worked at several places and each one is different on treating
formalin.
The best one I like is to use the Formalin recycler from "Creative Wastes".
It's not electric, just works off of gravity and layers of filters. Less
formalin to buy, don't have to buy neutralizers and don't have to dump
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please unsubscribe from histonet. thanks!
"Whitaker, Bonnie"
Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
03/13/2009 01:44 PM
To
histonet
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Subject
RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
I agree. It is up to each state/county/city/mu
13/2009 01:44 PM
To
histonet
cc
Subject
RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
I agree. It is up to each state/county/city/municipality or whatever to
determine what their regulations are, and facilities must comply with the
most stringent set of rules that they are governed by.
Bonni
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rosa Fields
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 1:30 PM
To: Marsh, Nannette; rjbu...@yahoo.com; histonet; Jessica Piche
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of
-Original Message-
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marsh, Nannette
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:24 AM
To: 'rjbu...@yahoo.com'; histonet; Jessica Piche
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formald
: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marsh, Nannette
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 12:24 PM
To: 'rjbu...@yahoo.com'; histonet; Jessica Piche
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
I have to disagree. Although it
: Friday, March 13, 2009 11:27 AM
To: histonet; Jessica Piche
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
Jessica:
It is absolutely prohibited, "verboten" to dump formalin into the sewer system.
Try to check out other recommendations by this "consultant" and take them with,
say...
we perfuse sooo many animals everyday...several litres for one lab
into the sea
2009-03-14
TF
Jessica Piche
? 2009-03-13 23:25:02
histonet
???
??? [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
?
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were
ous
trouble.
René J.
--- On Fri, 3/13/09, Jessica Piche wrote:
From: Jessica Piche
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
To: "histonet"
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 10:11 AM
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were told at our
hospital that a
Hard to say...
we perfuse sooo many animals everyday...several litres for one lab
into the sea
2009-03-14
TF
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发送时间： 2009-03-13 23:25:02
收件人： histonet
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主题： [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
?
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of
From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret
[msherw...@partners.org]
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 11:00 AM
To: Jessica Piche; histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of
du on behalf of Martin, Gary
Sent: Fri 3/13/2009 10:26 AM
To: Jessica Piche; histonet
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
First ... even if the local authorities allow this ... it doesn't make "Green"
sense to do it, especially when there are other very workable alterna
-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Piche
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:11 AM
To: histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were told at our
hospital that a consultant said it was okay to dump
795-8300. Check them out.
Gary
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jessica Piche
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 7:11 AM
To: histonet
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
Hi All,
We
I'm in Indiana. Here, it is up to the city. We dump all of ours down the drain
and supposedly the city has ok'd that. They say that our hospital is big enough
that all of the water used here will dilute the formalin enough to make it ok.
However I had heard, back when I was in school that formal
Hi All,
We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were told at our
hospital that a consultant said it was okay to dump formaldehyde down the
drain. I believe they said it was okay to dump 15 gallons or so a day! We are
not to fond of this idea and would like to know what e
Hi all,
I am looking protocol for the disposal of chemicals containers (empty)e.g
ethanol,xalline,DPX etc.
Thanks
Muhammad Tahseen
Histology supervisor
SKMCH&RC
Lahore,Pakistan
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