Re: [Histonet] picric acid

2016-05-05 Thread STEVEN PINHEIRO via Histonet
Well you have the most important part correct- Keep it wet. But that doesn't address how to dispose of it. You could choose to make it non explosive by using sodium hydroxide and sulfide. But then its toxic and needs to be treated and removed accordingly. You can also list it as flammable and

[Histonet] Pathology amended reports

2015-10-28 Thread STEVEN PINHEIRO via Histonet
) has felt there are more down side issues with leaving the wrong information in the patient chart. Your specific thoughts on the actual protocol used for amended reports issued in your practice is appreciated. Thanks Steven Pinheiro, MBA, MLS(ASCP)DLMCM Manager Anatomic Pathology and Cytology

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 140, Issue 6 Specimen loss

2015-07-08 Thread STEVEN PINHEIRO
I was the one that started the inquiry, however SO there is no confusion, my lab is NOT the one with the 7% loss. Steve Pinheiro 708-327-2642 -Original Message- From: Kienitz, Kari [mailto:kkien...@orclinic.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2015 3:44 PM To: Steve McClain;

[Histonet] Specimens lost during processing.

2015-07-06 Thread STEVEN PINHEIRO
in advance for the length of the message, but could really use your help. Steven Pinheiro, MBA, MLS(ASCP)DLMCM Manager Anatomic Pathology and Cytology Loyola University Medical Center 2160 S First Ave, Bldg 110 Rm 2214 Maywood, IL 60153 708-327-2642 (O) 708-327-2620 (F) spinhe

Re: [Histonet] IHC turnaround time

2015-06-19 Thread STEVEN PINHEIRO
Dawn, TAT has many variables. We run mostly Leica Bond platforms, but do have some Ventana Benchmark access if needed. The average volume here about 125 slides a day. The available time is directly dependent or order protocols. If the order is available before 11 am, the slides will be