Re: [Histonet] Tissue repository

ing to pay for it. Richard Cartun On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 05:02:57 PM EDT, Curt Tague via Histonet wrote: Hi all, So running a ref lab for years I've acquired a rather large supply of old blocks of various tissues, I'm considering turning this into a tissue bank/repository wit

[Histonet] Tissue repository

Hi all, So running a ref lab for years I've acquired a rather large supply of old blocks of various tissues, I'm considering turning this into a tissue bank/repository with the purpose of selling blocks for research and control purposes... anyone have any experience, what are the requirements t

Re: [Histonet] 100% ethanol in tissue processing

My mistake, it’s methanol…. No bueno for tissue? Curt Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> From: Mac Donald, Jennifer Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:50:05 PM To: Curt Tague ; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: 100% ethanol in

[Histonet] 100% ethanol in tissue processing

Hi all, stupid question (despite what all the college professors said, yes, I think there are some stupid questions and this is one of them, I should know)! Someone dropped off a bunch of pure ethanol, they don't need it, I said I'd help dispose it... can't be used for processing can it? I seem

[Histonet] Old blocks for IHC controls

Forgive me if this has already been discussed ad nauseum... what are your thoughts on using old blocks for IHC control, like normal breast for CK7 or AE1/AE3... if we test the tissue and it works is that sufficient or is there some added steps and requirements I should be aware of? We have bloc

[Histonet] distilled water systems

Not sure what everyone else is doing but we're buying a TON of DI water for bulk IHC reagents... I'm looking at a system to install to produce our own. Anyone have any recommendations of a good, cost effective and efficient system? Thanks! Curt ___

[Histonet] Ventana Special Stain Platform

Simple question for you all, is there a market for these machines, I have 2 that we used for only a few months then shelved, I'd like to find a home for them. Before I go through the effort of searching for an aftermarket vendor I am really just curious if anyone uses these things? Thanks, C

[Histonet] Miami histology on the job training question

Hi all, specifically in the Miami area... I have a friend who is interested in learning more about being a histotech... unfortunately I'm across the country and can't help train. Do any of you know of a facility who might be looking for a tech and is willing to train, from scratch, zero experien

Re: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

I use neutralex from Scigen (www.scigenus.com)... https://www.scigenus.com/product-page/neutralex -Original Message- From: Paula via Histonet Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:56 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer Hello, Can you reco

Re: [Histonet] Flooring

We use some of this clear vinyl, like you'd see in a walk in fridge... get the wide stuff and cut it out to fit under a cutting station. It completely saves the floors and when it's trashed out we can just throw it away, get he floors cleaned and put some more down... works great for me. https:/

[Histonet] Peloris 3 question

I'm looking at this processor, can someone other than a Leica employee offer some feedback? I've heard good things about it but I've also read a little on the FDA website about some malfunctions... if anyone has any thoughts I'd really love to hear them before I commit to this large purchase...

[Histonet] need control tissue help

I'm hoping someone might have extra PCP control blocks... I'm pretty close to out, down to our last one... I'm happy to barter and even offer a gift card for the effort, I know we can't buy/sell tissue, just a gift card to say thank you if I may offer... Best! Curt ___

[Histonet] software question

I've used several different popular programs over the years at our reference lab but they are all built for much more than we really need. As a reference lab, doing large numbers of block histo with specials and IHC, we really don't need so much in terms of report and results... we do need that

[Histonet] reprocessing tissue

I have a problem... some tissue got processed very poorly, there was water in the system somewhere and a few blocks just look burnt.. the nuclei are faint and cloudy, no detail at all. I've tried the process of rehydrating with the 30% formaldehyde, glycerol and sodium acetate solution but they

[Histonet] Specimen tracking scenario, accountability

So we're in a reference lab setting here, it's a little different than the hospital environment... I've been in both. We receive specimens from a variety of different hospitals, physician offices and even other labs for histology (TC), we send the slides back. What I'd like to do is implement s

[Histonet] CLIA license expiration

Looking for someone who might have experience with this already My CLIA and State license are going to expire soon and I've heard nothing from either the state or CLIA So I took the liberty of reaching out to them with no luck... I then called an inspector I know who suggested the main o

[Histonet] too much formalin time

Quick drive by question, We have some tonsil that has been in formalin for about 2 months, to be disposed of, is that not recommended for use as control tissue now, too much formalin exposure? Thanks for your input again, Curt ___ Histonet mailing l

[Histonet] New processor and white paper, need pathologists to participate

Hello histo-world, I've helped a company develop a new tissue processor, a rapid technology which does NOT utilize microwaves and process fresh, fatty, breast and colon type tissue, beautifully, in under 5 hrs. We are ready to put it in the market but first want to do some kind of official vali

[Histonet] Tissue needed

This might be an unusual request and I think I may have already asked in the past too... but here goes... I'm working with a company who is developing a new tissue processor which basically cuts processing time in half. We've run a number of parallel tests to demonstrate the results are equal t

[Histonet] procuring fresh tumor tissue

Hello again histonet-ers- I am working with a company do validate a new rapid (another new) tissue processor... we are currently in the process of submitting a proof of concept paper to CAP then will submit a formal white paper with data. What I am curious about is locating tumor tissue that c

[Histonet] hair analysis question

This isn't directly related to histology but I know many of you are involved in other studies as well so I thought I'd ask. We're working with some physicians on a hair analysis project, looking at some genetics. Does anyone here have any background in hair analysis for more than the forensic o

[Histonet] Pneumocystis IHC RED

Anyone out there running this ab with red vs dab? I have a client who used to like it but it seems to fall off the face of the earth, wondering if it's back on the market anywhere... Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu htt

[Histonet] CC1 vs Ultra CC1

I made the mistake of ordering CC1 instead of Ultra CC1 I guess that can't be used on the benchmark ultra It's an "ULTRA" thing I guess... Anyway, anyone out there use regular CC1... want a couple bottles? Brand new, unopened... Curt ___ Hist

[Histonet] IHC verification forms

Please help me understand, do we need to verify antibodies or validate them, or is it essentially the same thing? Also, can I please get a couple examples of the forms you might be using, perhaps email me a copy??? I'm still new to the IHC world and trying to get things inline as they need to be.

RE: [Histonet] Fite control block

They're hard to come by but I'm sure there is a few helpful and kind people out here that will help you out. I've helped a few people out with other stuff in the past and people have helped me. It's like we're all one big happy family helping each other when in need. -Original Message- Fro

RE: [Histonet] MSDS info

Call the vendors or check their websites. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dianne E. Holmes Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 9:48 AM To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] MSDS

RE: [Histonet] NV HT Position

Am I the only one who hates seeing posts about POL's. HOW ARE THESE NOT STARK LAW VIOLATIONS? It's self referral, period! As a private lab owner, I'd love to be able to take a few dr. partners, but n, that's self referral and against the law. It's all bull, just matters who's contributing more

[Histonet] pathology software

We are considering a change in software LIS. We are a typical small private path lab, currently path and cyto only but are looking at adding clinical in the future. Need to have the EMR update capability, I think it's an HL7 interface, to transfer results electronically and upload directly to a cli

RE: [Histonet] Recycled Xylene

We recycle it and have had no problems with processing, no complaints from the docs. Curt -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Marshall, Kimberly K Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 6:21 AM To: hist

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question

l.com] Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 11:57 AM To: Curt Tague Cc: Ingles Claire; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question Curt, Thank you. I'm here all week, try the veal. Sincerely,

RE: [Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question

window. This makes NO sense. Glen Dawson BS, HT(ASCP) & QIHC IHC Manager Milwaukee, WI -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Curt Tague Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:04 AM To: histonet@lis

RE: [Histonet] haz mat

I think that depends on the state you're in and what the regs are. I'll forward this to my vendor who makes our formalin neutralizer, He may be able to help out. There are several different products I think but not all are state approved. I had to find the one that is approved here, in cali. Curt

[Histonet] IHC pos. & neg. control question

I got this email from a pathologist today. we have always run a positive with the patient tissue and a negative, the same patient tissue, and had no problems. Am I missing something. Is there any documented regulation dictating what needs to be used for the controls. In some cases if we get one sli

[Histonet] unsubscribe

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[Histonet] ventilation and exposure

Yesterday I asked for some direction on ventilation firms to evaluate my lab and the fumes. I think I've got some decent leads but I have another quick question, does any change the processor bottles, formalin, alcohols, xylem/subs, inside a ventilated hood? Thank for your input, Curt

[Histonet] proper ventilation

I want to make some evaluations of my lab ventilation system and perhaps any upgrades that might be necessary. Does anyone have any recommendations for the Southern California area? Thank, Curt ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthw

[Histonet] control block swap

I have a few good WT-1 control blocks I'm willing to barter with, any takers? Curt Tague CEO, Pathology Arts ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet