Re: [Histonet] Question Regarding HM355S Automatic Microtome

Diana, I have used the HM355S at two different labs and liked it. Make sure to demo it or purchase it with the “E” type disposable blade carrier. No one liked the “ER” type blade carrier. You can see the difference between them in the operator manual -?just do a browser search for the manual. I

[Histonet] What is considered Grossing according to CLIA and CAP? Definition?

I hope someone here can help. I recently visited a lab that has the lab assistants weigh placentas and document, cut the membrane off in one piece around the placenta, cut the umbilical cord off 1” from the placenta, then weigh again, document the weight again, and add the formalin for the PAs to

[Histonet] Job Opening in La Grange, IL

Hello all, AdventHealth is hiring for Histology Techs for our new Histology Lab in La Grange, IL. We have day and overnight positions currently available. We are a small lab that offers full benefits, and good pay, while working with a great bunch of people. Everyone helps each other. We work

[Histonet] Anyone Using LaserTrack PH6 or PH8 Tissue Cassette Printer General Data

Is anyone using to the LaserTrack PH6 or PH8 Tissue Cassette Printer from General Data? I am looking for information about how you like it and if there are any issues to consider. Pros and cons. Donna Emge, HT(ASCP) Histology Laboratory Manager Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, TX

[Histonet] Skin Sample with Tattoo - need to remove for diagnosis

Hello fellow histonetters, We received a skin sample that has ink from a tattoo - the sample if from tattooed skin. One of our pathologists would like us to see if we can get rid of the tattoo ink from the sections before H staining. Does anyone out there know how to do this? Thank you, Donna

[Histonet] Laboratory Developed Test LDT process example for antibodies, specifically P16

P16 antibody is soon to move from an FDA approved IVD to a LDT. I have not performed a LDT before. I read COM.4020. Would someone be willing to share one of their LDT workups for an antibody that meets CAP requirements? I want to make sure I am on the right track and do not miss anything.

[Histonet] New Tissue Processor Validation Protocol / SOP

Would someone be willing to share their approved SOP method for validation of a new tissue processor before using it with patient tissue? Also, the approved SOP for validation of changes to a tissue processing program. I need this for CAP. How do I find recommendations for this on the CAP website