Priority driven block order, by specimen type/protocol, defined in SOP ( TAT
for 'stat", ASAP & routine)
Fixation is monitored for all tissues, just easier to do all the same, made
entry field in LIS, and tracking log for manual back up for computer down
times. Keep to CAP guidelines for breast, 6-72, disclaimers when needed for
alternate fixation, decal, or missing times such as for referrals where it is
not sent or recorded.
I am the only, technical person, but this is what I do for SOP as of right now.
Congrats on up coming retirement!
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
> From: dorothy.l.w...@healthpartners.com
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2014 11:54:00 -0500
> Subject: [Histonet] questions
>
> I have a couple of questions to ask where there is no right or wrong answer,
> just curious as to the process that other labs use.
> 1. After processing, how do you determine the order in which to cut and
> stain the blocks..numerical or priority driven? 2. Do you adhere to the 6-72
> hours of fixation for breasts or make certain all breast tissue is fixed for
> a minimum time of, say, 24 hours but, of course no longer than 72?
>
> I appreciate your responses and thanks for your time!! I am retiring at the
> end of this year and trying to optimize some processes beforehand:).
>
> Dorothy Webb, HT (ASCP)
> Regions Histology Technical Specialist
> 651-254-2962
>
>
>
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