RE: [Histonet] Hazardous waste
We are using a solvent recycler and have no longer have any xylene waste to haul away. :o) Michelle -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:30 AM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Hazardous waste Histonetters We are just now keeping a count of how many gallons we dispose of because the company that hauls it off gave us a 55 gal drum and charges us for 55 gal drum everytime he picks it up so we are going for a count for one month to see how much we dispose uf and maybe get a smaller drum so not to have to pay as much. Thanks Pathology Supervisor Kathy Baldwin, SCT (ASCP) Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center sbald...@mhhcc.org Ph 812-482-0210, 482-0216, Fax 812-482-0232, Pager 812-481-0897 Confidential information, Authorized use only. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3104 - Release Date: 08/31/10 06:34:00 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] LI pathology lab looking for PA for grossing
Hello all, We are a small pathology lab located on the east end of Long Island. We are looking for a PA to do part time grossing. If you know any one that is interested please have them email me. Thanks, Brandi Higgins, BS, HT(ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Ventana vs. Leica Part II : The Revenge
I want to thank all of you for your helpful input on my Leica vs Ventana question. In my opinion, this is exactly what Histonet is best at, getting unbiased opinions from the people who are actually in the trenches. By the way, the Ventana rep actually called the histology supervisor here at 7:20 A.M. to try to refute one of the claims. 0720 isn't very early for a histotech, but it's pretty early for a sales rep. Does anyone else have any stories of vendor hijinks to share? No vendors please. Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] of16e59b6f.156e47e7-on88257791.00659d15-88257791.006a0...@usgs.gov
We use these for everything a love them They seem to last the longest in addition to cutting great!!! Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Andrew Burgeson Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:31 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] of16e59b6f.156e47e7-on88257791.00659d15-88257791.006a0...@usgs.gov Regarding microtome blades. If you are sectioning skin, my firm opinion is that the Thermo-Shandon MX35 Premier blade is superb. Dermpath lab techs...you should try these out. They are WELL WORTH using and last a lot longer than many other types of low-profile blades. I have used them for 10 years in dermpath labs. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender at the electronic mail address noted above and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Caris and Genoptix hardballing pathology labs
Good one Jay! I have had issue with a couple reference labs... Yes... I had a Caris Life Science rep show up in blue scrubs (just like our facility). He misleads me into believing he was with the oncology group. So I took time out of day to speak to him (thinking he was a Queen of the Valley employee, nurse or tech). You can imagine how very annoyed I was to find out that he just dressed up like this because it gives him a better chance to wedge through the door of a lab. Next is Genoptix... long story short: Genoptix faxed a request for blocks, reports, and slides so that they could perform a test for an oncologist... I have never heard of these people, never seen a rep, nor do I even have a CLIA certificate on file, and why do they want 'everything on file Seriously? So I call them. Come to find out, our current lab of choice does the same test. Not to mention the courier was due to arrive in 45minutes to pick up our send outs. I spoke to the customer service person at Genoptix... she was going to fax me a CLIA... so I decided to check with my pathologists. The block went to our longstanding reference lab and the case was done quickly. A few days later, I get a few inappropriate calls from Genoptix. They were very angry that they lost business because I did not send them the case. They also made sure to tell the oncologists that the pathology lab refused to send the block... They went on further to suggest that I was sending the block to our current ref. lab because of some kick backs Let me assure everyone on Histonet... KICK BACKS ARE ILLEGAL! That being said, every reference lab we have ever used does not participate in kickbacks... Genoptix though, that's another story. Pitting an oncology group against the hospital's pathology lab is a very poor way of getting the business. Those tactics don't go over well with any of us! Caris Life Science and Genoptix have a lot to learn... Maria Katleba MS HT(ASCP) Pathology Dept. Mgr Queen of the Valley Medical Center 1000 Trancas Street Napa CA 94558 (707) 252-4411 x3689 direct (707) 226-4385 pager (707) 294-9229 cell- anytime -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jay Lundgren Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:00 PM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Ventana vs. Leica Part II : The Revenge I want to thank all of you for your helpful input on my Leica vs Ventana question. In my opinion, this is exactly what Histonet is best at, getting unbiased opinions from the people who are actually in the trenches. By the way, the Ventana rep actually called the histology supervisor here at 7:20 A.M. to try to refute one of the claims. 0720 isn't very early for a histotech, but it's pretty early for a sales rep. Does anyone else have any stories of vendor hijinks to share? No vendors please. Sincerely, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Notice from St. Joseph Health System: Please note that the information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] caris and genoptix experience
We have had almost identical experiences with both organizations. Caris has been informed that it is not welcome; genoptix is on the same list Bill Tench Associate Dir. Laboratory Services Chief, Cytology Services Palomar Medical Center 555 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, California 92025 bill.te...@pph.org Voice: 760- 739-3037 Fax: 760-739-2604 [None] made the following annotations - Confidential E-Mail: This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy the original message and all copies. - ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TUNEL
Hi everyone, I am hoping you can help me I am looking for some advice on how to do TUNEL staining (fluorescent or enzymatic), kits recommended/ protocol. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] TUNEL
We use the Roche Kit with good success. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, Colorado 80308 office (303) 682-3949 fax (303) 682-9060 www.premierlab.com Ship to Address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, Colorado 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vanessa J. Phelan Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:27 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] TUNEL Hi everyone, I am hoping you can help me I am looking for some advice on how to do TUNEL staining (fluorescent or enzymatic), kits recommended/ protocol. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance ___ 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
[Histonet] Cryostat decontamination
Can someone send me a procedure on how to decontaminate a cryostat? Thank you, Ann ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] TUNEL
We also use Roche kits. The cat # 11 684 795 910 is for fluorescent and cat# 11 684 817 910 is for loight microscope. There are aditional chemicals to purchase, beside the kit. Call Roche for more info. Good luck! Michelle USC School of Medicine ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] caris and genoptix experience
Very interesting. I recently had a very pushy Genoptix rep at my facility. Wanted to take a LOT of my time, but as I was walking out the door (the rep came unannounced), they only got about 10 minutes. They were quick to point out that wasn't enough time ... well, um ... make an appointment!! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tench, Bill Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 4:13 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] caris and genoptix experience We have had almost identical experiences with both organizations. Caris has been informed that it is not welcome; genoptix is on the same list Bill Tench Associate Dir. Laboratory Services Chief, Cytology Services Palomar Medical Center 555 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, California 92025 bill.te...@pph.org Voice: 760- 739-3037 Fax: 760-739-2604 [None] made the following annotations - Confidential E-Mail: This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy the original message and all copies. - ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3104 - Release Date: 09/03/10 06:34:00 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
