Re: [Histonet] Retirement in sight!

Congratulations Tim, It has been a long road. Interesting how we both worked at VMC at different times and I would have to say it was prominent in our careers. It was where I was first exposed to Histology. I have enjoyed your friendship and comradeship. Take care Victor Sent from my iPad >

Re: [Histonet] Cassette Printers: Leica vs Sakura vs Thermo

Denise, Don’t forget General Data. I’m retired now, but we had about 10 of them. Real workhorse, fastest printer at the time and very reliable. Victor Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -- Original Message -- From: Long, Denise via Histonet To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] Lillie, 3rd Edition

But they're not autographed by you know who. Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Trying to get in touch with Gayle Callis.

gayle.cal...@bresnan.net Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax

[Histonet] Specimen Couriers

. Thanks Victor -- Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged

Re: [Histonet] Cat Scratch fever

Google it and Ted Nugent is on the 1st page, although not the top spot. Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Re:peggy wenk comments on HT/HTL practical - To stick a Pin

Just curious, does NAACLS perform inspections like CAP to re-accredit and are all the programs out there NAACLS accredited? Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic

Re: [Histonet] MSDS binders

In practicality you would turn to your online version first. What happens if the computer system/network is down. Seems like it would be prudent to have a hard copy available. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] What is a great manual mirotome

The old black ones, gotta love them. Most of the young techs out there probably have never seen one. Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206

[Histonet] Pathologic the Game

Here is something for the evening entertainment at the next NSH conference. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/pathologic/index.html Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic

Re: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate

My apologies to the group and Thermo for my comment yesterday, if they seemed misleading. I was referencing the Slidemate not the Printmate. I have no personal knowledge of the Printmate. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] ThermoScientific Printmate

Service/Support Relatively Fast for Printing in real timeCost Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240

Re: [Histonet] QC documentation

more paperless with time. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax

Re: [Histonet] band saws

From Tim Taylor of Home Improvement, You're darn right more power!. Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Consult accessioning question

Richard, We use the date of accessioning as the DOS and we wouldn't accession it until we have received the specimen/materials. Victor Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195

[Histonet] CAP Question regarding procedure manual

Is there a requirement to have a signature of every staff member on a procedure if they perform that procedure in a manual? Wouldn't one signature on a cover page suffice that you have read and understand what is in the manual? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University

Re: [Histonet] Frozen Section TAT

Allison, We have 2 fields in the database for when the frozen specimen was received and when the surgeon was notified. We can then run a report to show us the cases with frozens and the TAT. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] Clarification-interfacing the IHC bond andCassettelabelers to Co-Path

Toni, We will be going live with the Bond shortly and will have the same workflow with a different LIS. Our pathologists have been ordering their own tests for years so there is no impact, except to save time in the Immuno Lab. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University

Re: [Histonet] Cassette Marking

the stress of loosing your job over a labeling mistake. Just seems like a win win for everyone. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598

[Histonet] Fwd: [PPMA] See OmniTrax at UWMC

For any of you PowerPath users or anyone else curious about barcoding workflow, that are visiting Seattle, please see the message below. You may reply directly to Dr. Schmidt. Victor Original Message Subject:[PPMA] See OmniTrax at UWMC Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010

Re: [Histonet] Odd question

after signing a bunch of release forms. Just my personal experience. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] RE: LIS systems

We have used PowerPath since 1999 and have made so many custom changes that we probably can't ever leave. If I were looking today I would consider http://www.pathview.com/. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220

[Histonet] IHC Control Questions

together and we are getting a Bond. Thanks for any feedback Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

[Histonet] OmniTrax

Good morning all, Just to clarify Dr. Perkocha's request on tracking programs. OmniTrax was developed by the Pathology Dept. at University of Washington Medical Center. For more information please go to http://pathwaypathologyconsultants.com/ Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications

[Histonet] Cytology 100 slide limit

the computer system should notify the user when the limit has been reached and prevent them from continuing. Is this a CAP requirement? How are you dealing with this problem or is it a problem for you? Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] Help! In need of positive Gram Control

What a waste of a good Slim Jim. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

[Histonet] Fwd: [PPMA] Barcoding in Boston!

For any of you in the Boston area, my boss will be speaking on barcoding. Victor Original Message Subject:[PPMA] Barcoding in Boston! Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:34:31 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) From: Rodney Schmidt schmi...@u.washington.edu Reply-To: A mutual

[Histonet] How to unsubscribe

email address: Enter your email address and press unsubscribe. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Arcturus Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) Systems

science research and drug discovery. Danaher Corporation Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Sakura Embedding

As I recall you don't have to do anything special at the time of embedding, but what is it like for the person grossing? They have to correctly orientate the tissue or the specimen could be ruined? Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

[Fwd: RE: [Histonet] Sakura Embedding]

Wanted to share this reply. Original Message Subject:RE: [Histonet] Sakura Embedding Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:56:56 -0500 From: Durden, Kelley kelleydur...@pathology.ufl.edu To: 'Victor Tobias' vic...@pathology.washington.edu References

Re: [Histonet] Preventing slide labeling mistakes

Lynette, You might want to also investigate different fonts if that is an option. Keeping the same size but using a different font can make a world of difference. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE

Re: [Histonet] slide label printer ribbon type?

. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential

Re: [Histonet] RE: This is what was sent Akemi - Urgent!

Here is helpful information from Yahoo. Akemi you will want to contact Yahoo ASAP. http://safely.yahoo.com/faq Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206

Re: [Histonet] Plants windows in lab

Seattle, WA Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential

[Histonet] [Fwd: [PPMA] NSH meeting] Barcoding

. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. ___ PowerPath Mutual Assistance [PPMA] mailing list p...@u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/ppma -- Victor

Re: [Histonet] Clear-Rite 3

The last time I was around a citrus based clearing agent was in the 80's and it gave me severe headaches. I didn't have any problems with it's performance, just the health aspects. I was using a closed processor at the time, but no hood.. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst

Re: [Histonet] computer order enrty

physician, specimen and clinical information. Our accessioner just verifies the information, sometimes the specimen needs to be changed to pull in the correct lab orders. It is a great time saver. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] Hi Jan,

Tony, LOL, someone with a funny accent in Alabama. Something only a local can appreciate. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206

Re: [Histonet] What percent of HTL's do not have a BS degree?

Kemlo, You may not know who the pimp is, but you know who got screwed. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Re: tracking turnaround time of intraoperative consultations

Vinnie, We have always measured from the time the specimen is received in Pathology. Our frozen section room is adjacent to the OR. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic

Re: [Histonet] Budget Microarray - Finally

Bill, Very nice and thanks for sharing. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment

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Re: [Histonet] Information Systems: Specimen Tracking MiddleWare

marks the order as completed and starts the tracking of the slide to the pathologist and back to the slide room. Enough rambling, the technology is available and getting better all the time. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept

Re: [Histonet] PSLIM slide printer

pricing. The print quality is so much better than the Leica. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Dako, Thermo and others

at $5K than 5 at $10K. We were ready to purchase several more of these, but have to reconsider our options now. No wonder Healthcare costs are out of control. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific

Re: [Histonet] Practical Exam

Barry, I agree with your statement, What is really needed is a national standardized written and practical test that is administered by NSH. Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic

[Fwd: Re: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology]

I forgot to send this to the group. Original Message Subject:Re: [Histonet] uncertified techs in Histology Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:07:41 -0800 From: Victor Tobias vic...@pathology.washington.edu To: Podawiltz, Thomas tpodawi...@lrgh.org References

Re: [Histonet] Microtomy of LEEP specimens

3 levels. Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential

Re: [Histonet] Sectioning on different microtomes

I don't know how these aligning tools work, but I always used an inexpensive level from the hardware store. You need one that can read in the vertical position. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE

Re: [Histonet] Re: Xylene substitute

In defense of the good Samurai, he was using a comment posted by someone else that the product smelled like ether. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic

Re: [Histonet] Error tracking

incomplete, etc. A monthly report is run compiling the data by problem. For issues outside Pathology, a supervisor will talk with the offenders. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195

Re: [Histonet] REMOVE FROM LIST

Ford, I hope you took your blood pressure medication today? Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax

Re: [Histonet] Protect fingers during Microtomy

Yes, nicked the corner of a steel blade reaching for slide. This was back in 78 or 79. It was a Saturday, working by myself and I had to wait for 3 hours in the ER. No preferential treatment for employees in a county hospital. Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University

[Histonet] PSLIM Update

after a few slides. I'll let you know when we take the new unit live into the lab. Victor -- Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax