RE: [Histonet] caris and genoptix experience

2010-09-03 Thread histotech
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!!




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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
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[Histonet] TUNEL

2010-09-03 Thread Michelle MacVeigh-Aloni
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
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[Histonet] Cryostat decontamination

2010-09-03 Thread thisisann

Can someone send me a procedure on how to decontaminate a cryostat?  Thank you,

Ann



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RE: [Histonet] TUNEL

2010-09-03 Thread Liz Chlipala
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
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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

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[Histonet] TUNEL

2010-09-03 Thread Vanessa J. Phelan
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

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[Histonet] caris and genoptix experience

2010-09-03 Thread Tench, Bill
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
 

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RE: [Histonet] Caris and Genoptix hardballing pathology labs

2010-09-03 Thread Maria Katleba
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
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[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jay Lundgren
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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)
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RE: [Histonet] of16e59b6f.156e47e7-on88257791.00659d15-88257791.006a0...@usgs.gov

2010-09-03 Thread hymclab
We use these for everything a love them

They seem to last the longest in addition to cutting great!!!

Dawn

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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.


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[Histonet] Ventana vs. Leica Part II : The Revenge

2010-09-03 Thread Jay Lundgren
 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)
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[Histonet] LI pathology lab looking for PA for grossing

2010-09-03 Thread Brandi Higgins
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)
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RE: [Histonet] Hazardous waste

2010-09-03 Thread histotech
We are using a solvent recycler and have no longer have any xylene waste to
haul away.  :o)

Michelle



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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
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Ph 812-482-0210, 482-0216,  Fax 812-482-0232, 
Pager 812-481-0897
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