[Histonet] barcoding..

2011-03-09 Thread Rosa Fields
Anyone using TBS's SHUR/MarkĀ® Software? Looking for references, what works, downtime, what would you change if you could? Thanks! Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie...@gidocs.net The information

RE: [Histonet] Retaining empty jars

2010-06-23 Thread Rosa Fields
We also retain ours; for about 2 weeks. I have plastic bins labeled Monday 1/ Monday 2.. ect.. that way I don't have to search through all of them if I have a question about a case. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402

RE: FW: [Histonet] studying for ASCP certification exam

2010-04-14 Thread Rosa Fields
You can get these all on a CD and take the practice tests as many times as you like. It's a great resource to test yourself. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie...@gidocs.net The information contained

RE: [Histonet] Tape/Film Coverslips vs. Glass

2010-02-04 Thread Rosa Fields
The tape cover slippers are quicker, easier to manage the slides, but the cover slips pop off over time; the glass cover slippers are a bit temperamental; the slides take longer to dry, and the quality is better, and the cover slip stays on. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties

RE: [Histonet] Dako vs Ventana

2010-01-27 Thread Rosa Fields
I agree with Jan, I just got a Ventana for Christmas (thanks Santa).. ok, just a coincidence of timing, but I really like it. It is very simple to set up and walk away from. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545

RE: [Histonet] RE: Histonet Digest, Vol 70, Issue 3

2009-09-03 Thread Rosa Fields
I would completely agree, to make Dragon work you must want it to work. We use it successfully with AP Easy in the pathology lab, and successfully with Gmed in the rest of the office. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402

RE: [Histonet] Special stains and microwave

2009-08-28 Thread Rosa Fields
. Having a processer that can process biopsy's in 16 mins is a nice benefit also! Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie...@gidocs.net The information contained in the message and the documents

RE: [Histonet] Special stains and microwave

2009-08-27 Thread Rosa Fields
, and the customer service from the folks at EBS was outstanding; they even had a prob and air agitator block style holder designed and built for me when I suggested that it should come with one. I really like our model, and it offers great flexibility in our lab. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP

RE: [Histonet] pressure cookers for IHC

2009-03-30 Thread Rosa Fields
-dilute antibody.. but I have used the pressure cooker at high temp, 15 mins with success. It allows you to pick low/high also.. Much cheaper than other models I looked at. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie

RE: [Histonet] Practical Exam

2009-02-20 Thread Rosa Fields
for that. Of course many don't need the incentive of required CE to obtain it, but it helps to promote the profession. I hope it will raise the level of perceived professionalism by medical administrators. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE

[Histonet] CM..certified vs non-certified.

2009-02-19 Thread Rosa Fields
certificate. IMO, this is a positive step.. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 rfie...@gidocs.net The information contained in the message and the documents accompanying this message contain information

RE: [Histonet] prion contaminated tissue processing

2009-01-15 Thread Rosa Fields
An article entitled Safe Handling of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Specimens in the Histopathology Laboratory written by Konnie Zeitner was published in the JOH June 2007.. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503

RE: [Histonet] at a troubleshooting loss

2008-12-17 Thread Rosa Fields
Black Pigment? Paint dust from a slide etcher? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Aaron Rose Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 5:26 PM To: Tony Henwood; Michele Wich;

RE: [Histonet] ASCP HT maintenance fees

2008-11-04 Thread Rosa Fields
Direct quote from the ASCP website ASCP membership is voluntary. Certification and maintenance of certification are not contingent upon membership in ASCP. The certification maintenance program cost is $50 every three years; and whatever your CMU's cost you. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP

RE: [Histonet] tissue swelling out of block

2008-10-01 Thread Rosa Fields
The major problem in a veterinary histo lab is generally 1 processor to process all types of tissues and species. The lab I can from had this problem; you can only optimize the schedule if you limit your tissues. Some are under, some are over; and a small percentage are just right. Rosa

RE: [Histonet] blue paraffin

2008-09-29 Thread Rosa Fields
We get ours from Surgipath. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The information contained in the message and the documents accompanying this message contain information that is privileged

RE: [Histonet] comments/opinions on Shandon Gemini H E stainer

2008-09-25 Thread Rosa Fields
stations; I like this feature. There is also more pots than a lot of the stainers. Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP) Gastroenterology Specialties Histology Supervisor 4545 R Street Lincoln, NE 68503 402-465-4545 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The information contained in the message and the documents accompanying