[Histonet] RE: Tri-State Histology Symposium
Last chance to get on the bandwagon and join our Tri-State histology meeting next week It promises to be a great meeting!! Go to www.whs.wildapricot.org to sign up or see full brochure. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:07 AM To: 'Teri Johnson'; colleen_herr...@bshsi.org Cc: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Tri-State Histology Symposium Dear Histonetters: You are invited to join the histology societies of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota as we celebrate Hats Off to Histology at the 2015 Tri-State Histology Symposium, May 6-8 at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club in Madison, Wisconsin. For program, registration and vendor/exhibit information contact the following representatives: Wisconsin: Kathryn Stoll kst...@mcw.edu Iowa: Judi Stasko judith.sta...@ars.usda.gov Minnesota: Lois Rowe rowe.l...@mayo.edu Vendor/Exhibit: Dawn Schneider dawn.schnei...@ministryhealth.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains information that is confidential and proprietary to Genoptix Medical Laboratory or its subsidiaries. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, immediately contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ 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 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
[Histonet] RE: Tri-State Histology Symposium
-Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of hymclab Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:07 AM To: 'Teri Johnson'; colleen_herr...@bshsi.org Cc: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] Tri-State Histology Symposium Dear Histonetters: You are invited to join the histology societies of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota as we celebrate Hats Off to Histology at the 2015 Tri-State Histology Symposium, May 6-8 at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club in Madison, Wisconsin. For program, registration and vendor/exhibit information contact the following representatives: Wisconsin: Kathryn Stoll kst...@mcw.edu Iowa: Judi Stasko judith.sta...@ars.usda.gov Minnesota: Lois Rowe rowe.l...@mayo.edu Vendor/Exhibit: Dawn Schneider dawn.schnei...@ministryhealth.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains information that is confidential and proprietary to Genoptix Medical Laboratory or its subsidiaries. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, immediately contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ 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 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
[Histonet] Tri-State Histology Symposium
Dear Histonetters: You are invited to join the histology societies of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota as we celebrate Hats Off to Histology at the 2015 Tri-State Histology Symposium, May 6-8 at The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club in Madison, Wisconsin. For program, registration and vendor/exhibit information contact the following representatives: Wisconsin: Kathryn Stoll kst...@mcw.edu Iowa: Judi Stasko judith.sta...@ars.usda.gov Minnesota: Lois Rowe rowe.l...@mayo.edu Vendor/Exhibit: Dawn Schneider dawn.schnei...@ministryhealth.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contains information that is confidential and proprietary to Genoptix Medical Laboratory or its subsidiaries. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, immediately contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems
We do it the same as Toni and from the CAP Uniform Labeling of slides and Blocks presentation I attended at NSH that is what CAP came up with for uniform labeling (S14-1234 A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, etc...). Dawn Schneider, HT(ASCP) Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 2:18 PM To: 'Cartun, Richard'; Willis, Donna G.; Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems We use a numeric for the accession number (S-14-1234), followed by alpha for the specimen(A, B, C), and within that have numeric for the number of blocks in each specimen (A1, A2, A3). We haven't ever gone to Z in our current LIS, and the ability to add unlimited blocks to each specimen makes it easy to deal with. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 3:11 PM To: Willis, Donna G.; Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems We are currently using Numeric for the specimen (or part) and Alpha for the block. I don't like it; we frequently have 1Z blocks for large CA resections! I would like to change this going forward. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 (860) 545-2204 Fax -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Willis, Donna G. Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 2:03 PM To: Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu) Subject: [Histonet] Specimen numbering systems Can large facilities of more than 500 beds please let me know how they are numbering their Surgical specimens. Alpha for the Specimens and numeric for the Block or Numeric for the Specimen and Alpha for the Block. Thanks, Donna Willis, HT/HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Manager Baylor University Medical Center 3500 Gaston Ave|Dallas, Texas 75246 214-820-2465 office|214-725-6184 mobile BaylorScottandWhite.com ** This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom it is addressed. If you are the intended recipient, further disclosures are prohibited without proper authorization. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden and possibly a violation of federal or state law and regulations. Baylor Health Care System, its subsidiaries, and affiliates hereby claim all applicable privileges related to this information. ___ 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. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including any attachments. ___ 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 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] This is not Facebook
I responded to jw privately but want to show my support for Hazel or anyone else that is facing a CAP inspection. I think Hazel and everyone that posts that CAP is in their institution is looking for moral support and I sent Hazel a message right away saying Good luck. I hope Hazel or anyone else posts how their inspection goes and lets the rest of us know any issues we should be on the look out for!~ We all know how trying it can be to be inspected Just hit delete if you don't want to be friedly and show your support!!! Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54558 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marsh, Nannette Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 8:48 AM To: ihcs-wojcieszyn; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] This is not Facebook Wow, life is too short. We don't have to take things so seriously all of the time. I do hope your day gets better :-) Nanne Marsh HT ASCP -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of ihcs-wojcieszyn Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 8:36 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] This is not Facebook E-mails that tell all of what is happening, i.e. CAP is in house is a waste of time. Are we going to communicate when you wash your hands or have a cup of coffee. If Histonet is to be a source of information, ASK a question jw ___ 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 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] Two Patient Identifiers on slides
The below statement is correct and our last Joint Commission inpector clarified that the 2 patient identifier rule only applies to the specimen containers coming in the door. Once they are accessioned in Path you can label slides and blocks with only the accession number and do not need the 2 patient identifiers on them. We do make sure the patient name is on the side of the block if we send out just for completeness sakr and all of out final slides labels have the patient name on them as well. Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54558 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Joe W. Walker, Jr. Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 3:31 PM To: Michelle Moore; Jean Wood; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Two Patient Identifiers on slides I don't think this is technically correct according to the CAP. The question in the most recent checklist states: **REVISED** 07/11/2011 ANP.52000 Specimen ID Phase II The identity of every specimen and image, including blocks, slides, and electron micrographs, is maintained through each step in processing. NOTE: Each block of tissue must be individually labeled with unique patient identifier(s), e.g. accession number etched onto the block or embedded into it. Storage of unlabeled blocks in separate containers that are labeled with patient number or name does not meet this requirement. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written procedure describing system for maintaining specimen identity This question does not state that 2 identifiers must be on the slides and blocks, etc. It states it must be a unique identifier throughout the process. A specimen accession number would technically suffice. You can add additional identifiers if that helps in your process but they are not required. I believe that this is often confused with the General lab question GEN.40491 which requires that any specimen that is collected and submitted to the lab must have 2 unique identifiers on it. Once the specimen is in the lab, the unique accession number would suffice. Now, if you are utilizing the 2 identifiers to help prevent mislabeling, then I think it is a good idea as an extra precaution step. We are fortunate to have a xylene resistant label and printer that allows us to label the slides prior to processing. My two cents as a manager, Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)CM Anatomical Pathology Manager Rutland Regional Medical Center 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 P: 802.747.1790 F: 802.747.6525 Email joewal...@rrmc.orgwww.rrmc.org Our Vision: To be the Best Community Healthcare System in New England Rutland Regional…Vermont’s 1st Hospital to Achieve Both ANCC Magnet Recognition® and the Governor’s Award for Performance Excellence -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle Moore Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 3:46 PM To: Jean Wood; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Two Patient Identifiers on slides We are writing path #, date of birth patient initials as identifiers. Michelle From: Jean Wood jw...@fairchildmed.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: [Histonet] Two Patient Identifiers on slides Hello Histonetters, Recently we started utilizing a slide labeling component that is built into our AP Easy LIS system and has accession number, levels and patients first and last name when labels are printed out. Dymo does not have a chemically resistant label (we have a Dymo 450 printer) and we have been putting the labels on AFTER the slides are stained and cover slipped. In the meantime, the HT is writing in pencil the accession # and levels on the slide which is then covered up with the permanent label after cover slipping. Our Lab Manager is worried that we are not compliant as we do not have two patient identifiers on throughout the whole process (she wants us to write patient names on slides in pencil (before staining) and then cover that up with the pre-printed label after staining. 1. What is everyone else doing? 2. Have any of you found a chemically resistant label compatible with the Dymo labeler? Jean Wood BS, HT Fairchild Medical Center Pathology Dept. Ph:530.841.6243 Fax:530.841.6232 jw...@fairchildmed.orgmailto:jw...@fairchildmed.org ___ 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 This message (and any
RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up
I agree with you Pam. We changed from Accu Edge to the Thermo Premiers several years ago. The Thermo Premiers gives us the opportunity to cut more blocks than the Accu Edge. We love them!!! Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54558 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Marcum Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:10 AM To: Susan Walzer Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; tmoor...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up I would disagree as we have used the Thermo Premiers and they are just as good and we are n ot paying for the name. I h ave tried just about every new blade used in Histology going back to sharpening the big blades and if you look there are excellent blades out there. We changed from Accu Edge several years ago everyone was upset for a few weeks. Then I offered them some back after a few Accu Edge packages were found in my office. Suddenly the staff that could only use Accu Edge refused to use them as they had changed their minds. So you can find others if you are aware of quality and price. There are some bad blades out there that we would not use however; there is no longer only one game in town for blades. Pam - Original Message - From: Susan Walzer susan.wal...@hcahealthcare.com To: Thomas Jasper thomas.jas...@deaconess.com, tmoor...@gmail.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:16:16 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up You can shop all the blades in the world( and we have tried many) but if you care about quality sections the Accu-edges are the only game in town. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Thomas Jasper Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 3:20 PM To: 'Teresa Moore'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up You could start with cost comparison of blades (since this whole thing started as a blade issue). Reps are willing to let you demo some before committing and you might save money if everyone likes a less expensive blade. You can do the same for paraffin and slides as well as reagent alcohols and xylene. Again, these are things the manager should be getting after. Does your lab adhere to Lean principles? There may be some cost savings there if you can accomplish tasks more efficiently; get the work done in less time or cutting back on overtime. It's a bit difficult to say as much depends on the nature and scope of your service. All situations are unique - do you send a lot of work out? Could you take it on in-house? Or are you trying to do things in-house that could be sent out and have a cost positive effect? Lots of questions for the manager... -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Teresa Moore Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 1:23 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Blade Rationing Follow-up I really appreciate everyone's constructive comments regarding my post on blade rationing. Lots of you said there are many other ways to cut costs in the lab. I would like to hear some of your suggestions so I can take them back to my manager. I'd like to give her some legitimate alternatives to her proposal. Would like to contribute to solving the problem of cutting costs. Thanks again Teresa Moore, HT ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifies and with authority, states them to be the views of Deaconess Health System. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. ___ 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 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
RE: [Histonet] Stain for HP
We do the same here!! Dawn D. Schneider Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of SimmsColon, Janine Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 10:46 AM To: Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Stain for HP Routinely, manual Diff-Quik on all gastric biopsies as well as by request. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Diana McCaig Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:04 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Stain for HP What stain are you using for HP?--Giemsa. Warthin Starry or IHC. Do you do them routinely or only when requested? Are they done on an autostainer or with a kit? Diana ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. ___ 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] Special Stain documentation
For HE's, a log goes to the Pathologist with the most slides for the day and he checks if the technical quality of the slides is good or not and initials. The lead tech also initials. For Special Stains, we have a QC log that we document stains performed on daily and the results of the stains. The Pathologists also document along with special stain results that Controls reacted appropriately in the report. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Weems, Joyce K. Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 5:06 PM To: 'lau...@blufrogpath.com'; Histonet post Subject: RE: [Histonet] Special Stain documentation Our techs document that the controls work. My dream would be that the pathologist would document in the report with a phrase something like Controls stain appropriately. 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: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of lau...@blufrogpath.com Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 5:35 PM To: Histonet post Subject: [Histonet] Special Stain documentation How do others document the results of routine special stain controls to be acceptable before reporting patient results (CAP checklist item ANP.21395)? Do the histotechs document the results or do the pathologists - or both?? If your pathologists document the results, how do they document them? Thanks, Laurie Colbert ___ 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). 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] paraffin melting in VIP
We do the same thing Tresa. I've been here 20 years and have an original VIP that is 22 years old as our back up and a VIP 5 that is 8 years old as our primary and have never had 1 issue with the heating elements!! Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Goins, Tresa Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 2:33 PM To: 'gu.l...@gmx.at'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] paraffin melting in VIP When it is time to exchange reagents, the paraffin is the first thing we do because of the melting time required. We fill up the bin and place it in the oven until there is room to add more wax pellets - we do not stuff it in, but leave it rather loose. We do this about six times during the day until the bin is full. The paraffin pellets are not cold and there is a lot of residual heat in the oven due to the three hot wax bins already at temperature, so I am not sure how much stress this places on the heating elements. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 11:59 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] paraffin melting in VIP HI! A question for those, who melt the paraffin directly in the VIP. How long does it take to melt the pellets in the VIP-oven? Thanks Gudrun ___ 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 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] medi tech users
We order ours in lab. Dawn D. Schneider Lead HT Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple Ave. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Tom McNemar Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:09 AM To: 'Sheila Adey'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] medi tech users We do not. We order all of our specimens. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sheila Adey Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:58 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] medi tech users Hello:Are any of the medi tech users having the OR order the pathology specimens into the system before they arrive in the lab?:)Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. Thank you. ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: Counter top immunos
We do ours manually also (about 20 different antibodies). We use a combo of BioGenex and Dako. I like both set ups, but Dako is more expensive to perform than BioGenex. I like that you can buy the in dividual components from BioGenex instead of a whole ket from DAKO. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith, Allen Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 1:06 PM To: Marshall, Kimberly K Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Counter top immunos I like the Vector ABC horseradish peroxidase kits, especially with the Nova Red chromogen. Mouse primary antibodies usually give me better results than rabbit or goat primaries. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marshall, Kimberly K Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 9:57 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Counter top immunos Hello Histo folks Hope everyone is having a great weekI am writing to get some info on immuno kits for staining just by hand, like back when I first started in this field. We are a small lab in Alaska and all of our immunos are sent out of state, We are looking to do some of them here and try to save money, but don't really need a stainer. So are there any kits that are better than others? Is there anyone that does immunos this way that would give some much needed advise??? Again thanks in advance for all the imput... Kimberly ___ 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 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] Cassette labeling
A For filing reasons. When we file in the boxes on top of microtome they are right side up and for final filing in the plastic drawers writing is right side up. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lee Mayhew Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:55 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Cassette labeling Hi Histonetters, At my hospital, we are having a discussion about how to label cassettes. I have worked at 2 hospitals, and they each do it a different way. Our cassette labeller will print either way. Could you please indicate which way you do it at your site, A or B. A..When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is upside down. B.When the cassette is open and sitting on the bench facing you with the lid on the far side and the surface for writing on is closest to you, the surgical number is right side up. Thanks in advance. Lee Mayhew MLT St. Josephs Hospital Hamilton, ON Canada ___ 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] Cassette Marking
We use the pens from Statlab also and love them. Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Lead Histology Tech Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple St. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sherwood, Margaret Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:38 PM To: Nita Searcy; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Cassette Marking The marking pencils work fine and we just ordered some marking pens from StatLab which work great. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nita Searcy Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:22 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Cassette Marking Importance: High ** High Priority ** If you HAVE to manually mark cassettes - what are you using? Cassette pens ? Pencils ? What is the rest of the world doing? Anything else on the market? Thanks Nita Searcy, HT/HTL (ASCP) Scott and White Hospital Division Manager, Anatomic Pathology 2401 S. 31st. Street 254-724-2438 Temple, Texas, 76502 nsea...@swmail.sw.org 254-724-2438 The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you believe this e-mail was sent to you in error and the e-mail contains patient information, please contact the Partners Compliance HelpLine at http://www.partners.org/complianceline . If the e-mail was sent to you in error but does not contain patient information, please contact the sender and properly dispose of the e-mail. ___ 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] 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
[Histonet] RE: inking dyes
We use Thermo Fisher ones from Fisher HealthCare. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bonner, Janet Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:45 AM To: Nails, Felton; 'Diana McCaig'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: inking dyes Davidson Marking Systems From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nails, Felton [flna...@texaschildrens.org] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:46 AM To: 'Diana McCaig'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: inking dyes Statlab or TBS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Diana McCaig Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:53 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] inking dyes Can someone provide me with a supplier of tissue marking dyes for use on the grossing bench. Diana McCaig Histology Lab Chatham Kent Health Alliance 80 Grand Avenue West Chatham. Ontario N7L 1B7 519-352-6401 (6604) This email communication and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential and or proprietary information and is provided for the use of the intended recipient only. Any review, retransmission or dissemination of this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please contact the sender and delete this communication and any copies immediately. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, or copying of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your computer system. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet === The information contained in this message may be privileged and/or confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting the material from any computer. === ___ 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] number of slides
We follow the same practice as Susan. Our Pathologists would rather have more than less!!! Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:08 PM To: anita dudley Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] number of slides We do three levels on all diagnostic biopsies. Liver and Kidney also get upfront special stains, as do gastric biopsies (h pylori) We did cut down on extra unstained slides since we were discarding most of them. As far as stopping levels, my pathologist thinks it goes against standard of care. As for prostate biopsies, they are so small any more, that we are thinking o cutting 4 slides staining 1and 4 for HE and holding 2 and 3 for possible IHC. We are finding that when we have to go back there is minimal tumor for IHC demonstration. Susan T. Paturzo Thomas Jefferson University Hospital ___ 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
[Histonet] RE: CAP cancer protocols and checklists
We have the Meditech Computer system and we have built a data section between Micro and Diagnosis namde Synoptic Tumor Protocol nd have canned texts available for all tumor types that pull in the required information needed. All the Pathologist's have to do is enter the information and hit enter and it goes to the next field needed to fill in. That way it is done consistently and within the CAP protocols. Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Lead Histology Tech Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple St. Woodruff, WI 54568 715-356-8174 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Bryant Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:20 PM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP cancer protocols and checklists I am interested in how you are implementing the CAP cancer protocols in your laboratory? Are you using synoptic reporting, dictating from the checklists, etc? Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your comments and input. Carol Carol Bryant, CT (ASCP) Cytology/Histology Manager Pathology Services Lexington Clinic Phone (859) 258-4082 Fax (859) 258-4081 cb...@lexclin.com NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY This message, including any attachments, is intended only for the sole use of the addressee and may contain confidential or privileged information that is protected by the State of Kentucky and/or Federal regulations. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy, retain or disseminate this message or any attachment. If you have received this message in error, please call the sender immediately at (859)258-4000 and delete all copies of this message and any attachment. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited. Neither the transmission of this message or any attachment, nor any error in transmission or misdelivery shall constitute waiver of any applicable legal privilege. ___ 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] Block patient IDs
It refers to the original container the specimen came to you in. The block is considered a secondary container, therefore, two identifiers are not required. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nails, Felton Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:55 AM To: 'Anne van Binsbergen'; histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Block patient IDs It is my understand that the two patient identifier applies to the completed slide not the block. You can verify this by looking at the CAP Checklist for anatomical pathology -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Anne van Binsbergen Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:42 AM To: histonet-requ...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Block patient IDs A question for all you CAP fundis: how many patient Identifiers are needed on each paraffin block We currently just write the unique, LIS generated number on the block face, but have recently been advised that CAP and JCIA require not one, but TWO patient IDS on the block Comments please -- Anne van Binsbergen (Hope) Abu Dhabi UAE ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, or copying of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your computer system. Thank you. ___ 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: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] weekend proc. fix -- a simple idea
I know of a lab that was dinged by CAP for doing this. The inspector said that was not a suitable solution to the problem. The lab had to change their scheduling patterns and have someone come in and embed the tissues on Saturday am. This was just one instance that I heard of and was probably the inspector's personal opinion. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Patsy Ruegg Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:21 PM To: 'Cheryl'; robin.tay...@prexushealth.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] weekend proc. fix -- a simple idea This would work but make sure your tissue is very well fixed 24-48hrs before letting them sit in 70% or they will get alcohol fixed and that can be a problem. Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC IHCtech 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215 Aurora, CO 80045 720-859-4060 fax 720-859-4110 www.ihctech.net www.ihcrg.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cheryl Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:34 PM To: robin.tay...@prexushealth.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] weekend proc. fix -- a simple idea hi Robin- IThere are a dozen ways to address this but a very simple one without extra resources might be this: Set your processor with the extra 24-48 hours held in the first alcohol. You probably don't want to spread the time across the whole machine or your end product will be VERY different than your weekly processing. 70% doesn't harden the biopsies and meets the fixation requirements currently under regulations. This works if you don't add to the processors after they're first loaded--set your end time for Monday morning and go! Once they change the reg to 6-72 hours, then rethink the distribution of time. All the other solutions are valid, but his way you don't have to obligate the pathologists to extra handling or have to deal with more than one processor and it's still inside current regs. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheryl Kerry, HT(ASCP) Full Staff Inc. 800.756.3309 ___ 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 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] Diff Quik CPT code
That's what we charge also---88312. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Konni Black Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:06 PM To: Bell, Lynne; 'Cristi stephenson'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Diff Quik CPT code Actually it is 88312 (micro-organisms like Helicobacter pylori). 88313 is for non-organism special stains like iron, collagen etc. except IHC stains. Konni Black Digestive Health Laboratory Tacoma, WA - Original Message - From: Bell, Lynne lynne.b...@cvmc.org To: 'Cristi stephenson' cls71...@sbcglobal.net; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:05 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] Diff Quik CPT code The CPT code for diff-quik for H.pylori is 88313. Lynne Bell, HT (ASCP) Lead Histologist Central Vermont Medical Center 130 Fisher Road Barre, VT 05641 802-371-4923 ___ 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 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] Re: Gloves
We also use the Aloetouch gloves for all aspects of Histology and have had no issues with them. They fit like a glove and are very durable but continue to have good flexability. Luckily Medline is on contract with HPG (our buying group)!!! Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, WI 54568 (715)356-8174 dawn.schnei...@ministryhealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bonner, Janet Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:54 PM To: Robert Richmond; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Gloves It says on the box that these aloe touch nitrile gloves are Latex-free, powder-free nitrile examination gloves, single use, non-sterile. Tested for use with chemotherapy drugs We've had a terrible time with getting good gloves, and then when we get some good ones, they are replaced the following year with a cheaper brand until our PAs start screaming. You're right - Surgery wouldn't even have to whistle!! Janet From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Robert Richmond Sent: Wed 9/2/2009 1:34 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Re: Gloves Janet Bonner notes: We use Aloe Touch Nitrile gloves, powder-free from Medline (MDS195084 for small size) www.medline.com.(1-800 - medline) These gloves are not stiff, they fit the hand 'like a glove' . They say on the box not intended to be used as a chemical barrier, but they do a great job when exposed to Histology chemicals. Not familiar with this product, but with nitrile rubber gloves brand name is important, as the quality of nitrile rubber gloves worsens. When they first came out and were made in the USA, I could make a pair last for two weeks of grossing. As manufacture moved to the latex-producing countries, nitrile rubber (if that's what they actually are) gloves became no better than latex. At present I use two pairs of gloves when I gross. There's a little-known product called chemotherapy gloves - thick blue latex. I filched a box of these and use them - they last for several days. Obviously re-using gloves offsets the high initial cost of purchase, but that's not good MBA thinking. OSHA says not to handle formaldehyde (and I suppose xylene) with latex gloves, but has not specified an alternative. It's disgraceful how little the powers that be care about the hands of pathologists and histotechnologists. You can bet that if it were nurses who had this problem, it'd get solved in a hurry. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet === The information contained in this message may be privileged and/or confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message and deleting the material from any computer. === ___ 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] Organizing of cassettes for processing
We do the same and all of our readings have been well under what they should be. Dawn D. Schneider, HT(ASCP) Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, WI 54568 (715)356-8174 dawn.schnei...@ministryhealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Bryant Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:56 AM To: 'ba...@gundluth.org'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Organizing of cassettes for processing We load the cassettes into the tissue processing basket as they are grossed in. They stay in a container of formalin until they are loaded on the tissue processor. What concern about formalin exposure do you have with this method? The gross hood is on while they are doing this. We also monitor our formalin exposure annually and I have the path assistant wear the formalin badge while she performs this task. Our readings have always been well below the acceptable range. If there is a better method I may be interested in it also. Thanks, Carol -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of ba...@gundluth.org Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:38 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Organizing of cassettes for processing Hi all - For those that do batch overnight processing, how do you organize the cassettes? Currently we have 2 path assistants that gross throughout the day, and each puts their cassettes as they are grossed into a bucket of formalin. At the end of the day a histotech drains the formalin off, rinses the cassettes in water, then manually puts the cassettes into order according to our worklist, with rush cases being put up front. The baskets are then loaded onto the tissue processor (Sakura VIP5 and VIP6). We are wondering if there are some other ideas of how to streamline this process. One thought was to have the cassettes loaded/organized into the tissue processing basket as they are grossed, but have a concern about formalin exposure while doing this. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Barb Moe Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center La Crosse WI ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY This message, including any attachments, is intended only for the sole use of the addressee and may contain confidential or privileged information that is protected by the State of Kentucky and/or Federal regulations. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy, retain or disseminate this message or any attachment. If you have received this message in error, please call the sender immediately at (859)258-4000 and delete all copies of this message and any attachment. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, copying or distribution is strictly prohibited. Neither the transmission of this message or any attachment, nor any error in transmission or misdelivery shall constitute waiver of any applicable legal privilege. ___ 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] Paraffin Block triming
I disagree. I take my molds right out of the holding chamber and use warm and have hardly any leakage and don't have to hardly scrape. However, the other techs do have leakage and have to scrape alot off. I think it is just in the embedders technique. Dawn -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Doug Showers Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 11:37 AM To: Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming I think the amount of excess paraffin depends on the temperature of the mold when you are embedding. I like my molds cold at room temperature and don't have much leakage whereas techs who keep the molds hot have a higher amount of leakage around the edges. Doug Showers, MS, HT Histology Manager ProPath 8267 Elmbrook Dr. Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75247 To learn more about ProPath, please visit http://www.ProPathLab.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Shakun Aswani Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 11:03 AM To: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Paula Pierce; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming Jeanine, We had the best Chief instructor Billie Swisher. I am so very thankful that I got the training from that school. I do miss you guys Shakun -Original Message- From: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) [mailto:j...@cdc.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:45 AM To: Shakun Aswani; Paula Pierce; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming Of course Shakunyou trained me! Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: Shakun Aswani [mailto:shakun.asw...@acologix.com] Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 11:09 AM To: Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); Paula Pierce; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming I am also one of that -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:58 AM To: Paula Pierce; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming I was wondering if I was the only one out there that rarely has to scrape a block. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:57 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming I try to embed so as to have a minimal amount of paraffin to scrape from the blocks. ;) But, I do scrape using the handle end of the same forceps I use to pick up the ribbon and tease the sections. No sharp edge. No electricity. PKP From: Peter Carroll carro...@umdnj.edu To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:30:34 AM Subject: Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Block triming Does anybody use a paraffin block dewaxer ? Yep, it's called my own two hands and a metal spatula, ha ha :) I find that it's not only very quick, but quite accurate... Scott wrote: Hi, Does anybody use a paraffin block dewaxer ? If so does it save any time, how well does it work? Thanks, Scott Hendricksen HT (ASCP) ___ 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 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 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 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
