Here it depends on the cases and the type of probes, that have to be read. In some pathology departments in Austria Her2neu is counted by histotechnologists, formerly trained by pathologists. Hematology probes for translocations in lymphomas, or FISH in difficult tissues like sarcomas are read by pathologists.
Because of the time consuming work there's a trend, that more histotechnologists should be trained for counting. But in the end the doctor has to sign the report. Gudrun Lang -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Remy Lopez Gesendet: Freitag, 22. Jänner 2010 17:31 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] FISH Qualifications/Training Good Morning! Does anyone know what are the requirements or qualifications for people to be able to read HER 2 FISH slides? Does it have to be a pathologist? Are there any courses/training available for this? Thanks Remy _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet