[Histonet] Brain Tissue Processing
Hello, I am looking for help with tissue processing of brain. The pieces are large, they fill a super cassette. Does anyone have a protocol they could share. Thanks in advance. Kathryn Stoll Supervisor Histology Clinical and Translational Research Core Lab Medical College of Wisconsin 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave Room 1176 Milwaukee WI 53226 Phone: 414-805-1525 Fax: 414-805-1528 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Brain Tissue Processing
Autopsy Program 13h 36m StepReagent TimeTemp. Vac StirDrip Time 1 Fixative30 37 Cycle Medium 10 2 Fixative30 37 Cycle Medium 10 3 Dehydrant 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 4 Dehydrant 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 5 Dehydrant 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 6 Dehydrant 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 7 Dehydrant 90 37 Cycle Medium 10 8 Dehydrant 90 37 Cycle Medium 10 9 Xylene 45 37 Cycle Medium 10 10 Xylene 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 11 Xylene 60 37 Cycle Medium 10 12 Wax 40 60 Cycle Medium 10 13 Wax 60 60 Cycle Medium 10 14 Wax 60 60 Cycle Medium 30 Works PERFECTLY every time! Chris Simmons B.S., A.S., HTL(ASCP) Supervisor, UPP Dermatopathology 412.864.3880 office 412.612.0881 cell -Original Message- From: Stoll, Kathryn [mailto:kst...@mcw.edu] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 10:15 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Brain Tissue Processing Hello, I am looking for help with tissue processing of brain. The pieces are large, they fill a super cassette. Does anyone have a protocol they could share. Thanks in advance. Kathryn Stoll Supervisor Histology Clinical and Translational Research Core Lab Medical College of Wisconsin 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave Room 1176 Milwaukee WI 53226 Phone: 414-805-1525 Fax: 414-805-1528 ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Leica Cerebro
Curious to know if any Softpath users are using Leica Cerebro? -Sheila -Original Message- From: Morken, Timothy [mailto:timothy.mor...@ucsf.edu] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 4:52 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Leica Cerebro Pam, we considered Cerebro a couple years ago but it was not really ready for prime time yet. It did not have the capability to link with our Cerner Copath Plus at that time. However, we did go see it live in some stand-alone labs and it looked very nice and well thought out The two major issue we ran up against, with Cerebro and Ventana Vantage, is that 1) Copath requires installation of their Advanced Barcoding and Tracking system (ABT) in order to communicate with ANY third party system, which means you would have two full-featured barcoding systems installed. That does not make financial sense. We originally considered other systems besides ABT because at the time we evaluated it several years ago it was very rudimentary and not nearly as full featured as Cerebro or Vantage. But before we made a final decision ABT had been brought up to pretty much the same level in functionality. Secondly, Copath ABT, when used as middleware for another system, will not allow bi-directional communication, except for status updates (ie, when a block is scanned and it's staus changes from Embedded to Cut, the third party system can send that message to Copath for registration). What is NOT allowed is to enter blocks, stains, etc into the third party system and have that information written back to the Copath database. Therefore, any additions must be made in Copath. That limits a third party system to tracking only. Because of those two major constraints we installed ABT alone. It works very well and we are happy with it. The only downside is that Copath has very poor statistical reporting capabilities so you have to either download report data to Excel or some other program and do analysis there, or install a third party system to build reports off the Copath database. Tim Morken Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center [Histonet] Leica cerebohttps://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.eduq=subject:%22%5C%5BHistonet%5C%5D+Leica+cerebo%22o=newest Pam DeFaziohttps://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.eduq=from:%22Pam+DeFazio%22 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:53:58 -0700https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.eduq=date:20150618 Anyone using this? We use cerner copath. Thoughts? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edumailto: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 This message and attachment(s), if any, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity of which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged,confidential and prohibited from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or authorized to receive this on behalf of the addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any part thereof. If you have received this in error, please immediately advise the sender by e-mail and delete this information and all attachments from your computer and network. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] fat pad smears for amyloid
Good Morning! How are you pretreating fat pad smears for amyloid? Fixing in 95% and then air drying before staining? We are running them on an Artisan stainer. Thanks for your input- Nancy Schmitt MLT, HT(ASCP) United Clinical Laboratories Dubuque, IA NOTICE: This email may contain legally privileged information. The information is for the use of only the intended recipient(s) even if addressed incorrectly. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender that you have received it in error and then delete it along with any attachments. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CAP Question
Good Morning Netters, How many antibodies are y'all testing to meet the CAP guideline (COM.04250) that requires comparison testing of equipment performing the same test (autostainers, for instance) twice a year? I read it as requiring all antibodies are tested on all platforms, but that seems a bit much. Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks a bunch! Paula Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM Histotechnology Specialist UCSD Medical Center 200 Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 (P): 619-543-2872 *Confidentiality Notice*: The information transmitted in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] billing question
I am looking for advice on a current billing problem. Breast specimens: We recieve the lumpectomy with orienting sutures - 88307 along with that are the accompanying margins (inferior, superior, medial, etc). Our breast surgeon has been placing orienting sutures on all of her margins. We had previously been billing under the assumption that the unsutured margins were 88305, but now with the sutures should we be billing an 88307 or still 88305 since they are margins? Thank you in advance for your help Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] FT NIGHT (3rd shift) POSITION DELRAY BCH FL
Hi Histonetters! We are looking for a full time licensed histotech here in our very busy Delray Florida Dermatology Lab. This is a permanent full time NIGHT SHIFT (40 hours) position with benefits (medical/401k/vacation) and shift differential. THIS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Background check, personality test and drug test will be necessary. Sorry, no relocation assistance provided. ***PLEASE NO HEAD HUNTERS/PLACEMENT SERVICES***!!! Email your resume to lengim...@leavittmgt.commailto:lengim...@leavittmgt.com if interested. *full time position Mon-Fri or Sun-Thurs 6PM-2:30AM *MUST be licensed as a FL HISTOTEHCNOLOGIST ONLY (will be working solo half of your shift) *MUST have at LEAST 2 years experience (dermatology preferred) Please DO NOT respond if no EXPERIENCE! *VERY proficient in embedding and microtomy *must be self motivated, reliable and a team player *knowledge in operating Ventana and Leica equipment desired (not necessary) *some IHC experience preferred Kari M Simeone 561.819.6517 fax ksime...@leavittmgt.commailto:ksime...@leavittmgt.com The information contained in this message and any attachments is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, you are prohibited from copying, distributing or using the information. Please contact the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] CAP Question
It does seem like a bit much, but that¹s what we did All antibodies, we ran, exact same lot # ran 3 on one machine and 3 on another. Michael Ann Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP) Histology Manager Metropath 7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250 Lakewood, CO 80226 303.634.2511 mjo...@metropath.com On 6/29/15, 11:33 AM, Paula Sicurello pat...@gmail.com wrote: Good Morning Netters, How many antibodies are y'all testing to meet the CAP guideline (COM.04250) that requires comparison testing of equipment performing the same test (autostainers, for instance) twice a year? I read it as requiring all antibodies are tested on all platforms, but that seems a bit much. Enquiring minds want to know. Thanks a bunch! Paula Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)CM Histotechnology Specialist UCSD Medical Center 200 Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 (P): 619-543-2872 *Confidentiality Notice*: The information transmitted in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] billing question
Breast for margins is an 88307. Joyce Weems Pathology Manager 678-843-7376 Phone 678-843-7831 Fax joyce.we...@emoryhealthcare.org www.saintjosephsatlanta.org 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30342 This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Saint Joseph's Hospital and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. -Original Message- From: Eck, Allison [mailto:a...@dh.org] Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 1:12 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] billing question I am looking for advice on a current billing problem. Breast specimens: We recieve the lumpectomy with orienting sutures - 88307 along with that are the accompanying margins (inferior, superior, medial, etc). Our breast surgeon has been placing orienting sutures on all of her margins. We had previously been billing under the assumption that the unsutured margins were 88305, but now with the sutures should we be billing an 88307 or still 88305 since they are margins? Thank you in advance for your help Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments). ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] GI Pathology Req's
Just an FYI- We do not have a LIS System! The GI CEO and administrator DOES NOT want to invest in a LIS System! Our pathologists are contracted, so they just go with the flow… which is difficult for me to have support to upgrade our system. As usual, we are an after thought! When I came here 4 years ago, I thought I was in a time machine and had been transported back to 1989 before they had lab computers or LIS Systems! We are currently using “PCM”. It is geared towards GI MD’s and their practice. It is a system which is used for scheduling and all patient information. It interfaces with the billing system. This system was in place before I got here. Currently, my assistant has to create a Path Report and type in gross, etc… then the pathologist types in his microscopic findings and sign’s the report. Everything is hard copy….. I have basically time warped to before the 90’s when I created all these workload recording forms up. We have hard copy req forms which are hand written by the nurses in endoscopy with all the patient and specimen information. We do have an automated cassette printer, but we hand write slides. We hand write an embedding log with # of number of pieces in the cassette, etc…for QC purposes. I hand write CPT charges on a hard copy and submit to the billing dept. Nothing is bar coded, etc…. It is better now that I have an assistant. The endoscopy center has upgraded to “Provation”. It interfaces with our current “PCM” (Prime Clinical Management System) which is antiquated! The new computer system for scheduling and billing is Athena Healthcare” it is geared for billing and appointment scheduling etc We are also interfaced with Elkay? and are in training now and go live August 11th! We are still going to have to do the same procedure with pathology as usual, but we have to create the templates again! They are not getting us a LIS system to interface! Oh wait, I’ve been a histologist for 50 years and still going strong! It’s frustrating, but at least I live in a beautiful area! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com H: Email: akemiat3...@gmail.com mailto:akemiat3...@gmail.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 Cell: (408) 335-9994 On Jun 29, 2015, at 7:05 PM, Cristi Rigazio cls71...@gmail.com wrote: I am not at work right now but we have some great ideas. What EMR and LIS are you using? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Eileen Akemi Allison akemiat3...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Histolandl! I would like to reach out to all of you who do GI pathology. Our facility is going through a computer systems change for our endoscopy center, as well as the upstairs doctors offices, billing department, and the AP lab. I was wondering if any of you would care to share your GI requisition form. We would like to incorporate a new version for our endoscopy center. I would greatly appreciate it. Please send to my email address. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com H: Email: akemiat3...@gmail.com mailto:akemiat3...@gmail.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 ___ 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] GI Pathology Req's
Hello Histolandl! I would like to reach out to all of you who do GI pathology. Our facility is going through a computer systems change for our endoscopy center, as well as the upstairs doctors offices, billing department, and the AP lab. I was wondering if any of you would care to share your GI requisition form. We would like to incorporate a new version for our endoscopy center. I would greatly appreciate it. Please send to my email address. Thank you in advance for your assistance! Akemi Allison BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Pathology Manager Monterey Bay GI Consultants Laboratory 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Suite 200 Monterey, CA 93940 W: Email: aalli...@montereygi.com mailto:aalli...@montereygi.com H: Email: akemiat3...@gmail.com mailto:akemiat3...@gmail.com Tele: (831) 375-3577 X117 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CAP checklikst for pathology lab
Dear histonetters, can you send me, pleasse, the last pdf version cap checklist for pathology lab? Or reference where I can download it. Sincerely, Maxim Peshkov, Russia, Taganrog. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
