[Histonet] HSV

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Dear all,

Is there anyone out there that has a good HSV control block that they could 
spare?  I'm sorry but I don't have anything to trade since we only have small 
biopsy specimens.

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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[Histonet] CMV

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Does anyone have a good CMV control block they would be willing to share?
Thanks

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com



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[Histonet] job opening

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We have a Histotech position open in a GI lab located outside Dayton Ohio. This 
position is Monday - Friday day shift position.  We are a growing company that 
has just opened a brand new facility, with windows so you can actually see 
outside!  You must be HT (ASCP) certified or eligible and have a minimum of one 
year of experience as a Histology Technician. We work hard to encourage team 
values, open honest communication and a system of continuous quality 
improvement.
For consideration for this position, please send a cover letter and your resume 
directly to me at 
lbla...@digestivespecialists.com.

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com



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Re: [Histonet] Cameras in the Laboratory

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If you could share the responses you get I'd appreciate it.  
We just built a new facility.  There are cameras everywhere.  They are in the 
lab and I hate them but you soon forget that they are there.  They cover almost 
all of the lab.  There is a small area that isn't covered and we call it the 
personal scratching area.  LOL .  My office does not have a camera in it.  
Linda

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From: Pratt, Caroline via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 3:29 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Cameras in the Laboratory

If anyone is using cameras in the laboratory.  Can you share your experience 
with me and the placement/use/effectiveness, etc?  
caroline.pr...@uphs.upenn.edu.  Thank you!


Caroline M. Pratt, MBA
Practice Administrator Dermpath
3020 Market Street, Ste 201
Philadelphia, PA  19104
Phone 215-349-8178
Cell 610-800-1381
Fax 215-662-6150

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Re: [Histonet] Eosin on processor for biopsies

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We have put eosin in the last alcohol on the processor for years.  It stays in 
the esophageal biopsies just fine.  
Linda


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From: Cassie P. Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:25 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Eosin on processor for biopsies

Gareth,

reguarding the eosin biopsy post on the histo net. Things you might want to 
considered looking at, I cannot say for sure because I don't know your 
processing solutions/schedule:

Most Eosins are alcohol soluable, by putting the eosin in your formalin most of 
it will wash out during processing. Many labs put the Eosin in the last alcohol.

Hematoxylin is typically water soluable, if you put it in formailin processing 
usually removes water if the formailin is followed by alcohols.

I hope this helps,

Cassie


From: Gareth Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Thursday, 10 January 2019 9:15 AM
To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Opinion on dye on biopsies

So, I work in a small GI lab, and I put Eosin in my first formalin on my 
processor.  My biopsies are very small and this helps, somewhat, to see the 
specimens for embedding and cutting.  But, unfortunately, the esophagus tissues 
do not absorb the eosin much.  Anyway, the hospital lab I work, part-time, in 
has started using hematoxylin to help see their biopsies.  I happen to embed 
there and I think it just makes a big mess and the tissue does not absorb much 
of the stain.
What are other labs doing to aid in making their small biopsies easier to see?  
What are pros and cons to doing this, in your opinion?
Thanks!

--
*Ms. Gareth B. Davis*, B.S., HT, QIHC  (ASCP)cm Yuma Gastroenterology Yuma, AZ 
85364
928-248-5259
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[Histonet] Job opening Dayton Oh

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We're looking for a stand out Histology Technician.  This position is Monday - 
Friday day shift position.  We are a growing company with a brand new facility. 
To be successful in this job you must be focused, methodical, precise and able 
to work collaboratively with a variety of groups.  You must be Certified or 
eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical 
Pathologists (ASCP) and have a minimum of one year of experience as a Histology 
Technician with competency in the areas of embedding, microtomy and special 
stains and with a basic knowledge of immunohistochemistry. You must be able to 
work as a team that values open and honest communication, embraces challenge, 
innovation and continuous quality improvement, works hard, has fun and displays 
a can-do attitude.


Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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[Histonet] job opening

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We have an opening for a Histology Technician. This position is Monday - Friday 
day shift position.  We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new 
facility, with windows!  You must be Certified or eligible for Board of 
Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and 
have a minimum of one year of experience as a Histology Technician with 
competency in the areas of processing, embedding, microtomy and with a basic 
knowledge of immunohistochemistry.  We only do a minimum number of special 
stains.  We work hard to encourage team values, open honest communication and a 
system of continuous quality improvement.
For consideration for this position, please send a cover letter and your resume 
to 
dsiemploym...@digestivespecialists.com
 and place your name on the subject line of the email, or contact me directly.


Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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[Histonet] job opening

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We're looking for a Histology Technician, who will prepare histology slides 
from tissue sections for microscopic examination by staff pathologists.  This 
position is Monday - Friday day shift position.  We are a growing company that 
has just opened a brand new facility, with windows!  You must be Certified or 
eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical 
Pathologists (ASCP) and have a minimum of one year of experience as a Histology 
Technician with competency in the areas of processing, embedding, microtomy and 
a minimum number of special stains and with a basic knowledge of 
immunohistochemistry.  We work hard to encourage team values, open honest 
communication and a system of continuous quality improvement.
For consideration for this position, please send a cover letter and your resume 
to 
dsiemploym...@digestivespecialists.com
 and place your name on the subject line of the email.


Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

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Gudrun,
Now you're making me think!  I do have a cut-off.  It's at 95%.  I do keep 
records of the percentages of specimens that do not fall into the range.  But 
as to the process of solving the problem it's just counseling.  As we have only 
hit that cut-off once in the past three years I really haven't thought it out 
farther than that.  

Linda

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From: Gudrun Lang [mailto:gu.l...@gmx.at] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 11:55 AM
To: Blazek, Linda
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Linda,
that's exactly what we do here.
I wondered, if you fixed a cut-off. Because in quality-audits they often
asked the "what do you if.."-questions. 
for example: "There is an increase in the number of discrepancies in this
special month. The rate is over your defined aim. What did you do to fix the
problem? Do you keep records about the process of solving the problem?"

I was just curious, if you go further than the counting of events. 
In daily work we often know the causes of mistakes, and very often we know,
that a certain amount of mistakes can't be avoided, although everyone tries
to give his/her best. 
I think QM should help to discover the special events or circumstances, that
raise the number of mistakes above the "normal" level. I was curious, if you
defined this "normal" level for your lab.

Kind regards
Gudrun


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Von: Blazek, Linda [mailto:lbla...@digestivespecialists.com] 
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 13. Juni 2018 14:38
An: Gudrun Lang
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Betreff: RE: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Gudrun,
Our lab is 95% biopsy specimens.  Therefor the number of pieces counted at
gross is written on the side of the cassette so that at the time of
embedding the tech knows what should be present.  That helps in being sure
there isn't a piece stuck to the lid or forceps, or popped out when opening
the cassette.  It's really more of a Quality Assurance measure than tracking
a discrepancy.  I do watch how frequent there is a discrepancy though and if
there seems to be a pattern will initiate a review of processes for both the
grossing person and the embedding person.  
What we see most is the gross will say one piece and there will actually be
multiple tiny pieces or two pieces will be three at embedding.  As all staff
is aware that we are following this they tend to be much more precise in
counting at grossing and embedding.  
Linda

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From: Gudrun Lang [mailto:gu.l...@gmx.at] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 4:19 AM
To: Blazek, Linda
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Linda,
How do you handle this key figure of discrepancies? Have you set a cut-off
(per person, per day) for any consequencies? What are the
consequencies, besides repeated training?

thanks
Gudrun

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Von: Blazek, Linda via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. Juni 2018 18:55
An: Normington Lacy; Amy Self
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Betreff: Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Also a discrepancy between the number of pieces that are dictated at gross
as being in a cassette compared to what is found in the
cassette at embedding.  You can record the number of blocks that need
re-embedded and the number of slide recuts needed a month. 

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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From: Normington Lacy via Histonet
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Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM
To: Amy Self; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Some ideas:

Proficiency Testing
Corrected Results (Addendums/Amendment) volume
Turnaround Time Monitoring
Frozen Section TAT (critical call)
Rejected Tests (empty bottles, etc)


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Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:18 AM
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Good Morning,

I am looking for ideas/suggestions for QM Histology/Pathology.  My QM
director wants me to "measure" something that I can place on
the lab dashboard.

Thanks in advance for your help..

Amy Self
Histology Lab Senior Tech
Lab
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
606 Black River Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-520-8711
as...@tidelandshealth.org
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Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Gudrun,
Our lab is 95% biopsy specimens.  Therefor the number of pieces counted at 
gross is written on the side of the cassette so that at the time of embedding 
the tech knows what should be present.  That helps in being sure there isn't a 
piece stuck to the lid or forceps, or popped out when opening the cassette.  
It's really more of a Quality Assurance measure than tracking a discrepancy.  I 
do watch how frequent there is a discrepancy though and if there seems to be a 
pattern will initiate a review of processes for both the grossing person and 
the embedding person.  
What we see most is the gross will say one piece and there will actually be 
multiple tiny pieces or two pieces will be three at embedding.  As all staff is 
aware that we are following this they tend to be much more precise in counting 
at grossing and embedding.  
Linda

-Original Message-
From: Gudrun Lang [mailto:gu.l...@gmx.at] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 4:19 AM
To: Blazek, Linda
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Linda,
How do you handle this key figure of discrepancies? Have you set a cut-off (per 
person, per day) for any consequencies? What are the
consequencies, besides repeated training?

thanks
Gudrun

-Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
Von: Blazek, Linda via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. Juni 2018 18:55
An: Normington Lacy; Amy Self
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Betreff: Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Also a discrepancy between the number of pieces that are dictated at gross as 
being in a cassette compared to what is found in the
cassette at embedding.  You can record the number of blocks that need 
re-embedded and the number of slide recuts needed a month. 

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

-Original Message-
From: Normington Lacy via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM
To: Amy Self; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Some ideas:

Proficiency Testing
Corrected Results (Addendums/Amendment) volume
Turnaround Time Monitoring
Frozen Section TAT (critical call)
Rejected Tests (empty bottles, etc)


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From: Amy Self via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
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Good Morning,

I am looking for ideas/suggestions for QM Histology/Pathology.  My QM director 
wants me to "measure" something that I can place on
the lab dashboard.

Thanks in advance for your help..

Amy Self
Histology Lab Senior Tech
Lab
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
606 Black River Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-520-8711
as...@tidelandshealth.org
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Re: [Histonet] QM Dashboard

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Terri,
I completely agree with you on the recut issue but I separate the recuts by 
Quality Issue and just a deeper section.  If a section is folded, has chatter 
or some other quality issue then I think it needs addressed as a Quality 
Management issue.

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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From: Terri Braud via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 2:21 PM
To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
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We use: 
1.  Report TAT
2.  Discrepant pathology reports
a.  Internal vs External report correlation
b.  Frozen section vs Final diagnosis correlation
c.  Amended reports
I liked the idea of piece count discrepancy or even poorly processed blocks.  I 
never recommend using "recuts" as a QM because that is more often a product of 
the pathologists' preference or desire to see more tissue and does not reflect 
the quality of the sections (unless it is an incomplete facing issue).  This 
can quickly become punitive for your department because this information is not 
presented to people who understand pathology.
My 2 cents. Terri

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
ph: 215-938-3689
fax: 215-938-3874
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Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Also a discrepancy between the number of pieces that are dictated at gross as 
being in a cassette compared to what is found in the cassette at embedding.  
You can record the number of blocks that need re-embedded and the number of 
slide recuts needed a month. 

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

-Original Message-
From: Normington Lacy via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:34 AM
To: Amy Self; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Some ideas:

Proficiency Testing
Corrected Results (Addendums/Amendment) volume
Turnaround Time Monitoring
Frozen Section TAT (critical call)
Rejected Tests (empty bottles, etc)


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From: Amy Self via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:18 AM
To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' 
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Good Morning,

I am looking for ideas/suggestions for QM Histology/Pathology.  My QM director 
wants me to "measure" something that I can place on the lab dashboard.

Thanks in advance for your help..

Amy Self
Histology Lab Senior Tech
Lab
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
606 Black River Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-520-8711
as...@tidelandshealth.org
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Re: [Histonet] Slide printer and cassette label

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Karen,

We print an average of 150 blocks a day and 250+ slides a day.  We have 2 
cassette printers and 1 slide printer.  We have had them for several years now. 
 They are Primera printers purchased from Creative Waste Solutions. 
https://cwsincorp.com/
We have had excellent results with them both in functionality and service.  
Also they can connect to your LIS if you want very easily without needing an 
expensive interface.

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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Subject: [Histonet] Slide printer and cassette label

Good Morning,
I am looking for suggestions for a slide printer and cassette labeler for a 
smaller lab.  Any suggestions.   I need it with the two patient identifier.

Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE
Lead Histology Technician
St. Mary's Medical Center
450 Stanyan St.
San Francisco, Ca. 94117
415-668-1000 ext. 6167
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Re: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

I've used the Primera slide printer since it came out.  I like it a lot.  It 
needs it's maintenance kept up like anything else but other than cleaning the 
rollers there is very little else that needs cleaning.  

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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From: Victor via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2018 5:59 PM
To: Vickroy, James; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

James,

I totally agree with your assessment of the Slidemate printers. Have not had 
any experience with the newer model. 
Applying slide labels shouldn’t be an issue when dealing with one block and 
slide(s) at a time.  Some of this could depend upon your software available to 
you. Our system generated just the labels needed for the block you were 
cutting, on demand. You should be able to get a nice Zebra printer for under 
$700.

Another of our labs used the new Sakura/Premera printer and really like it.

Victor

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From: Vickroy, James via Histonet
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 2:12 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

We have used the older version Slidemate slide labelers from Thermofisher for 
the last three years.   I think putting the patient information directly on the 
slide is preferred however the wear and tear on slide printers means higher 
maintenance costs and more down time.  Thermofisher has a newer version of the 
Slidemate now that has been designed so that there is less wear and tear on the 
machines.   Currently when one of the old labelers breaks down we have to send 
the instrument out and the cost is generally 1000 - 1500 for repair each time.  
  It also seems that the older machines have to be sent in at least every other 
year.  Our older machines have been sent in almost yearly.

We are considering switching to a slide label making system by General Data.   
One of the downsides is that we have to apply the label to each slide so 
therefore we introduce another step where the slides could be mislabeled.   The 
upside is that equipment costs are much less.   A new thermal label printer 
runs around 700.00 where as the instrument that imprints the slide label on the 
slide runs between 12000 - 15000 per unit.  We need three units.
Thermo also offers a lease system.What I need to know is what has been the 
experience with the new Slidemate AS printers?   What kind of maintenance 
issues have you encountered? Finally please let me know your latest experiences 
with both slide label printers versus slide labeling printers?

Thanks for your input.

Jim


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Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 13 histology hacks

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

I really take exception to those finding fault with this book!  Maybe another 
word other than hack would have made some people feel better but we all know 
the intent.  Stating that "many of the fixes or secrets described are because 
some hack failed to do her/his job at an earlier step in the process" is 
totally incorrect.  Very few of the "hacks" has anything to do with someone 
failing to do their job.  I think this books intent was to help new people in 
the field of histology.  It has been a great form of dialog between our new 
tech and the older techs.  It has served a very good purpose.

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc

-Original Message-
From: Morken, Timothy via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:11 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 13 histology hacks

Kind of in that same vein, but not to denigrate the book ( I have not seen it), 
I try to impress on people that "enabling" a poor process via "workarounds" or 
"shortcuts" does nothing to solve the original problem - it just prolongs the 
problem and peoples frustration with the problem. A much better path is to 
figure out why people feel the need for a workaround and then solve that 
problem. In other words, if a workaround is needed, then you have a problem 
that needs solving!

So now I have people come to me  saying  "I think this thing we do is a 
workaround for another problem." That is the kind of observation you like to 
hear.


Tim Morken
Pathology Site Manager, Parnassus
Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of 
Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center

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From: Steve McClain via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 4:25 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 13 histology hacks

I purchased the book and applaud the effort because there is some decent 
information.  However, the term hack is a poor choice for histology and many of 
the fixes or secrets described are because some hack failed to do her/his job 
at an earlier step in the process. (Definition of hack. transitive verb. 1 a : 
to cut or sever with repeated irregular or unskillful blows. b : to cut or 
shape by or as if by crude or ruthless strokes. As a noun it is used to mean a 
mediocre performer or worker; tiresome drudge.)

Some methods, while useful in some settings, have important cons not listed, 
cons which may be counterproductive. For example using Mercurochrome or Eosin 
to mark tissue may preclude further testing with fluorescent endpoints, such as 
FISH.  Plus if you really want to use Eosin to mark the dermis, it is far 
easier to add used Eosin to one alcohol in the tissue processor. That gives a 
visible indicator of carryover, indicating need to change or rotate solutions.

Other methods seem (to me) like workarounds or Band-Aids for Labs w poor 
grossing, poor processing or poor reagents or poor technique or poor method 
choices, eg, 2.14 describes a situation where an incompetent grosser truly 
hacks or crudely cuts into unfixed tissue yielding too thick a slice. The real 
solution is to fix the tissue before slicing. Poor fixation results in poor 
processing and poor sectioning and poor staining reactions.

For another example, Cassette sponges offer few advantages, while folding lens 
paper allows the grossers to see through the paper and know all pieces are 
inside before closing the cassette lid.  The tissue does not stick to it, and 
small flakes can be scraped from the lens paper at embedding. Last during 
folding, the forceps can be cleaned at grossing and during unfolding, forceps 
may be cleaned w the paper after embedding.  Sponges also result in greater 
solution carryover.

Several colloquial naming conventions, eg, chamber saver 2.16 for 
underprocessed tissue may be memorable to some readers, yet seem  are odd to me.

This 2.16 method is an especially useful technique which may also be done to 
extend paraffin time, whenever poor sectioning due to poor processing is 
encountered at the microtome.
Variation 1 Place the block back into the proper sized mold and return to the 
heated side of the embedding center for an hour to extend processing 
(reprocessing). Then remove the old paraffin from the mold w a plastic pipette, 
 then re-embed, replacing the paraffin w new.
Variation 2 for outside blocks we routinely replace an unknown paraffin from 
another lab by melting in a mold, and 'reprocess' in our (blue ribbon) paraffin 
for 1 hr in a mold in the embedding center then re-embed.

Good first effort, yet this book could be improved by a good editor, by more 
collaborators, by illustrations, and the addition of variations or other uses 
as described above for 2.16.
The font size and format will cause many readers to 

Re: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

I agree with Terri!  We have a newly registered tech and several of us "oldies" 
and it started a great dialog on tips we have run across in the years.  The 
book has some things we had forgotten too!  We all have been enjoying reading 
and adding little comments.  Since we are a GI lab it was great to have some of 
the other hints that our new tech hasn't had much exposure to.  
Good job Michael!

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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From: Terri Braud via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 11:06 AM
To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book

I just wanted to share a quick review of the new book "Histology Hacks", by 
Michael Backhus.  It is the kind of book that brings together all of the little 
tidbits that a tech picks up along a lifetime of working and networking with 
others.  It is well organized and the information is presented with the pros 
and cons of each hint.  The big bonus was that by flipping through the book in 
my department, it started a conversation on techniques and experiences with 
similar tips.  Anything that gets your Histology team excitedly talking about 
their profession is well worth the relatively small investment.  It would make 
a great staff present for Lab Week.  I don't know Michael, but kudos!  Check it 
out on Amazon.

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
ph: 215-938-3689
fax: 215-938-3874
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[Histonet] counters

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Good morning.  Does anyone have a picture of a curved counter top for use with 
the microtome?  I thought I had one but can't seem to find it.

Thanks!

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
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Re: [Histonet] cassette printers - multi color cassettes and network ready-

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Cheryl,
We use the Primera printer and have had great success with it.  It's small and 
reliable.  You can get it from http://cwsincorp.com/

Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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From: Cheryl via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 3:57 PM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] cassette printers - multi color cassettes and network ready-

What are you using for your cassette printer?  The Leica IP-C is a familiar 
model but it is SO BiG.
We need 3-5 colors of cassettes, and it has to network so we can have multiple 
users.  We print two lines (number and name) with hopes to go to full bar 
coding in the near future. Looking for any/all input - vendors welcome, too. 
Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) ADG pathologycke...@adgpath.com 
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Re: [Histonet] looking for a slider printer

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Blanca,

We have had the  Primera Slide printer for several years now. It's a great 
small footprint printer and easily connects to our LIS.  Check with Creative 
Waste Solutions.  http://cwsincorp.com/
They sell them.  
Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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From: Blanca Lopez via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 12:09 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] looking for a slider printer

Dear Histonets!!!
We are looking to buy a slide printer for a low cost, durable and easy to work. 
W are a very small lab, we don't' need anything fancy. If you know somebody or 
have a good experience with one please let me know.


Blanca Lopez
Histotech (ASCP)
UTSW Tissue Resource K1.210
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Telephone: 214-648-7598
Email: blanca.lo...@utsouthwestern.edu




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Re: [Histonet] solvent recyclers

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

I have had the recycler from CBG for years and it's been a great workhorse!


Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


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Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 11:06 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] solvent recyclers

Hi everyone,

We are looking into getting a new solvent recycler to recycle our xylene and 
alcohol, any recommendations?

Thanks!



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Re: [Histonet] Bob Richmond

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Happy retirement Dr. Richmond!  Just don't retire from the histonet!  We need 
you.  I too have a wonderful Samurai collection that someday I'll hand down to 
a "newbie" that will just scratch their head and say "really"
Your advice and humor have been appreciated (and collected) more than you know!
Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

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From: Gagnon, Eric via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 10:14 AM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Bob Richmond

Happy 'retirement', Bob. Old pathologists never retire. They are just 
glassy-eyed!



Appreciative of your many years of pragmatic, might I say homespun, advice and 
counsel on this list. Many of your posts have been printed off and retained in 
my Big Binder of Histo-Truth.



Enjoy!



Eric Gagnon

Histology Laboratory

Kingston General Hospital,

Kingston, Ontario, Canada.





>The old Samurai Pathologist - now retiring at 78 - thanks the many
histotechnologists who've kept him out of hot water the past 52 years.

Too bad we can't have more kids in search of a career reading Histonet - or at 
least, the Help Desperately Needed notices!

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Maryville TN

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Re: [Histonet] cassette printer additional request

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

We have the Primera Signature Cassette printer and like it a lot.  Support is 
excellent but we haven't needed it much.  Set up is easy.  Printing is very 
good.  We also have their slide printer that is interfaced with our LIS.  It's 
sold by Creative Waste Solutions.
 http://cwsincorp.com/
If you'd like any questions answered feel free to contact me.

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com


-Original Message-
From: Eileen Akemi Allison via Histonet 
[mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 8:31 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] cassette printer additional request

Hi Again:

I forgot to mention I am open to investigate other Cassette Printers other than 
the General Data Printer… AlOf course, price, and dependability is a big 
factor. Would love to hear your comments, good, bad or indifferent...

Thanks in again!

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 
H: Email: akemiat3...@gmail.com 

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Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Try the BioCare antibody.  It's excellent.

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Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 1:43 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
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Since, Cell Marque H. Pylori is not available,  can some one give a comparable 
antibody to order?  Thanks in advance


Nirmala Srishan








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[Histonet] new lab

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Hi all,

It's finally official.  We will be building a new facility with ground breaking 
in the spring!  I have seen the drawings for the designated area in the new 
building for the histology lab.  Now I could use any suggestions that you all 
may have in designing a new lab.

Thanks in advance!
Linda

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
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[Histonet] rotomat

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Good morning,
Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the Hanel Rotomat slide storage 
system?
Thanks,

Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Pathology Lab Manager
GI Pathology of Dayton
Digestive Specialists, Inc
Phone: (937) 396-2623
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[Histonet] expiration dates

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

Does anyone see an expiration date printed on their can of Freeze Spray?
I was told by the company I purchase mine from that it was not needed because 
it was "not a medical device".

Thanks
Linda

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Re: [Histonet] Job opportunity in Colorado-

[Blazek, Linda via Histonet]

I'm sorry, I can't resist.  I guess it's just too close to vacation time...  
How strong do you have to be?

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From: Taylor Rinaldi via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 12:02 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Job opportunity in Colorado-

Hello all! 

 

My name is Taylor Rinaldi, Recruiting Manager at Prometheus healthcare. We 
specialize specifically in laboratory recruiting all over the United States for 
many hospitals and reference laboratories. We just received a new order for a 
great opportunity with a well-known hospital located in Colorado. We are 
recruiting for a strong Histotechnician/Grosser for their lab. This position is 
a dayshift, fulltime, permanent opportunity. ASCP certification preferred. If 
you may be interested in this or any of our other opportunities, please reach 
out to me for immediate consideration.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Taylor Rinaldi

Recruiting Manager

Prometheus Healthcare 

Office (301) 693-9057

  tay...@prometheushealthcare.com

 

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