[Histonet] Interfacing with Meditech Magic

Hello Everyone: I am looking for some suggestions. We use Meditech Magic and we are trying to interface with the Leica Cerebro system. We are trying to put the correct info in the .hist section of Meditech so that Cerebro can pull the necessary info for the labels. My unsolved issue at the

[Histonet] Standardized Histo Requisitions

Hi Everyone:We have issues with our requisitions not being filled in specifically. I'm considering building a standardized Histo req for Dermatology, Endo and the OR.Does anyone already have one in place that they would like to share? ThanksSheila

[Histonet] HE with Mayers

Hi Everyone:If anyone is using Mayers Haematoxylin progressively, can you please share your HE protocol with me?Thanks:)Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Inking esophagus biopsies

Hi Everyone:Can anyone reccommend a good way to ink esophageal biopsies without using mercurochrome? ThanksSheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Alcian Blue

Hi Everyone: Can anyone tell me why some Alcian blue procedures say 30 min in Alcian Blue and some say 10 min?Our control works well at 10 minutes but today I had a Dr. say that he expected a small amount of cells to stain and they didn't in an esophagus bx.So, now I'm wondering if b/c most of

[Histonet] Cassette and slide labelling systems

Hi Everyone:I'm looking for opinions on cassette and slide labelling systems. Please share your likes and dislikes.ThanksSheila p.s Vendors Do Not call me over this email. That's very annoying ___ Histonet

RE: [Histonet] Nails

We noticed for any tissues that have a tendency to float off: Leave over night at room temp to air dryThe next day heat in a separate oven at 56 degrees for 15minAllow the slides to cool back down to room temp.Then stain without using the oven on the stainer.Works great for fatty tissues Of

[Histonet] Ideal processors

Hello Everyone: Does anyone use the RVG/1 tissue processor from Ideal? Can you give me you opinions on this processor? Thanks Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] 2.5 gallon boxes of D.I water

Hello: Does anyone use the 2.5 gallon boxes of Deionized water? If so, can you send me your vendor name? We currently purchase the 5 gallon boxes and they are too heavy. Thanks ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Dako IHC users

Hello:We are new Dako IHC users and we are experiencing an error with the software telling us that the run is too complex.Dako says they are aware of the software glitch but can't tell us what is causing it?Has anyone else experienced this?ThanksSheila

[Histonet] Osmium tetroxide staining for lipids

Hi Everyone: One of my pathologists wants me to look into Osmium Tetroxide for staining lipids. From what I can gather on the internet, it looks like it is used in Electron microscopy for fixation and staining. Is anyone using this procedure for routine 4 micrometer sections? Thanks :)

RE: [Histonet] Osmium tetroxide staining for lipids

Of Rene J Buesa Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 9:32 AM To: Sheila Adey; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Osmium tetroxide staining for lipids Osmium tetroxide is one of the most dangerous substances you can use in the laboratory. Your pathologist probably read some article

[Histonet] Processor Opinions pls

Hello:We are looking for a new tissue processor. I've only ever used Sakura products but the technology of the Leica ASP6025 looks like very good technology.Has anyone used this processor? If so, can you give me your opinion?Thanks :)Sheila

[Histonet] Slide distribution amongst Pathologists

Hello Netters: I am looking for some ideas regarding slide distribution amongst pathologists. Currently one Dr. reads all the surgicals and one other reads the cytology and bone marrows. We now have 5 Dr.s and they are looking for ways to disperse the work evenly per day. Thanks :) Sheila

[Histonet] Kevlar gloves

Hello: I'm looking to purchase some gloves that are cut resistant during autopsy cases. Can anyone recommend a brand? Thanks Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Competency assesment forms for Pathologists

Hello netters:Does anyone have an example of a competency assessment form designed for pathologists?Thanks in advance:)Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Meditech users

Hello:Are any of the Meditech users having the pathologists order their levels in the computer?We would like to implement this procedure. Any suggestions. :)ThanksSheila ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] medi tech users

Hello:Are any of the medi tech users having the OR order the pathology specimens into the system before they arrive in the lab?:)Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Pathos microwave processor

Hi Everyone: I am looking for some opinions on the Pathos microwave processor. Thanks Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] DISPOSAL OF SPECIMENS

As long as the specimen containers are being autoclaved or incinerated, there will be nothing readable left of the labels. From: thigg...@cddmedical.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:28:04 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] DISPOSAL OF SPECIMENS I have been in

RE: [Histonet] Suggestions please...

You could buy some beef liver from the grocery store. Works great. From: lpw...@sbcglobal.net To: kjg...@gmail.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:18:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [Histonet] Suggestions please... CC: Is there a slaughter house nearby? Call them,

[Histonet] medi tech users

Hello: Can anyone tell me if they know how to assign QC's or Dr.s names to a batch of cases? We have to go into each case to change a Dr.s name. I'm also interested in assigning a QC number to a batch of cases with out having to go into each case. Thanks in advance. Sheila

[Histonet] Looking for recommendations for a slide and cassette labeller system

Hello:We are looking into purchasing a slide and cassette labeller system. Any advice would be great. Also, if you know which system to stay away from, that would be appreciated aswell.ThanksSheila ___ Histonet

[Histonet] OR electronically submitting specimen orders

Hello: Is anyone using a computer system to have the OR submit their specimen requests electronically? Also, I am interested in specimen tracking by having the specimen scanned at the pick up point instead of using a paper log. Any suggestions would be great :) Sheila

[Histonet] Any Picis users???

Hello netters, Is anyone using a surgical pathology system called Picis??? Our OR is considering this system and we are wondering if it would benefit the pathology side of things. Any input is appreciated. Thanks :) Sheila

[Histonet] Number of blocks before a processor change???

Hello: We currently change our processors every 5 runs. I am thinking it would be more cost and time effective to count the number of blocks before doing a change. If you count your blocks could you share with me at what number you do a change. We run all types of tissues. We use a gallon

[Histonet] prostate bx containers

Hello: Has anyone used these prostate biopsy collection containers from Simport? It looks like a petri dish and has 12 individual wells in it, each one labelled with the location from the prostate. We are going to trial them but I would like some opinions on them. We currently get 10 to 12

[Histonet] Leica Bond for IHCs

Hello netters: Looking for opinions on the Leica Bond immuno stainer please. Thanks. Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet

RE: [Histonet] RE: Distribution of work for older generation of Histotechs

I have a 60 yr old awesome tech in the grossing room. She is wonderful and is a great teacher for the new younger techs. She works straight 9-5 everyday. I value her experience and want to keep her work environment as accomodating as possible. I also have a wonderful lady that only works in

RE: [Histonet] sections falling off slides

I've never worked with goat knees, but we were experiencing lots of PIN4 prostate biopsies floating off during IHC staining with HEIR. Since we started cutting the prostate bx's at 3 micons, huge difference. They almost never float off. :) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 13:23:02 -0700 From:

[Histonet] Processing schedule for fatty tissues

Hello Everyone: I am looking for a processing schedule for fatty specimens. Could anyone share theirs? Thanks in Advance. :) Sheila Bluewater Health ___ Histonet mailing list

[Histonet] Biocare Intelipath

Hello Netters. We are considering an Intelipath. I'd like some opinions on the instrument from users out there. Thanks in advance!!! Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED)

Hi Diane, We just purchased a cryostat from Sakura, we love it. Great features. Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:38:41 -0700 From: dch...@yahoo.com To: diane.glad...@us.army.mil; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Cryostat Feedback Needed (UNCLASSIFIED) CC: Hi Diane,

[Histonet] (no subject)

Hello, Can anyone tell me if Dako still supports IHC's on the Artisan? If so, can it do a Pin 4? Thanks in advance. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Cassette and slide labellers compatible with Medi tech

Hello, Is anyone using a compatible slide labeller and cassette labeller with Medi tech? We would like it to be interfaced. Thanks in advance. Sheila ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Cassette and slide labellers

Hello We are looking to purchase a cassette and slide labeller system. We are located in Sarnia Ontario Canada. Could reps for these items contact us at 519-464-4400 ext. 5277 ask for Sharon. We would also love to hear other peoples opinions on which systems you recommend. Thanks. Sheila

[Histonet] (no subject)

Hello everyone, Usually our Twort's method for the Gram stain works great. But recently we can't get the gram negatives to stain??? any ideas. Thanks in advance Sheila Adey HT _ Win

[Histonet] VIP 6

Can anyone give me their opinions on the VIP 6? Thanks in advance Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan _ Live connected with Messenger on your phone http://go.microsoft.com

[Histonet] Saffron/Eosin as a counterstain for HE???

Hello, Our pathologist said that he say HE slides with a counterstain that had some amount of saffron in it? Is anyone familiar with this? Sheila Adey HT MLT _ Stay in touch. http

[Histonet] Looking for the Dako rep for south western Ontario

I'm looking for the Dako rep in South western Ontario, Cda. Thanks. Sheila Adey _ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

[Histonet] Silver Nitrate instead of inking??

Hi Everyone, Has anyone ever heard of using Silver Nitrate for inking skin bx's before processing??? One of our paths mentioned it. Thanks in advance. Sheila Adey HT MLT

[Histonet] IHC in Ontario Canada

Hello, I've recently started working back in Canada and I am looking to find other techs that are familiar with the OLA regulations for IHCs. Seems to be a little different than the CAP guidelines. Sheila Adey HT MLT

[Histonet] (no subject)

Does anyone have a good recipe for making up a dissect aid in house? Sheila Adey HT MLT _ New! Open Messenger faster on the MSN homepage http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9677405___

[Histonet] IHC stainer- Nemisis

Hello Netters, Our lab is thinking about purchasing a Nemisis IHC stainer, any opinions about this stainer??? Thanks in advance. Sheila Adey HT MLT _ Attention all humans. We are your photos. Free us. http

RE: [Histonet] STP420

We were having issues with placenta contamination aswell. Our Dr.s now wrap the placenta sections in tissue paper and this seems to have cut down on the problem. Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 15:41:37 -0500 From: mpe...@grhs.net To: mitchel

[Histonet] Dako Rep, please call

Could the Dako Rep for Port Huron Michigan give me a call? 810-987-5000 ext. 2128 Thanks Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan _ Chat with the whole group, and bring everyone together. http://go.microsoft.com

[Histonet] Who can gross??

Hi All, We are short histo techs and are using aids to help more and more. Our manager believes they can be doing the grossing of a histo tech as long as they have a tech or Dr to consult with. Can someone remind me of the guide lines for grossing. One has a BSc, is that enough? Thanks in

[Histonet] Full time Histo tech position in Port Huron Michigan

We have an opening for a full time Histo tech at Port Huron Hospital in Port Huron Michigan. Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan _ Drag n’ drop—Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. http://www.microsoft.com

RE: [Histonet] dako artisan gram and afb

Do all the techs prime the packs prior to the first run? Good luckSheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:33:39 -0500 From: j...@cdc.gov To: dis...@shands.ufl.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] dako artisan gram and afb CC: We

[Histonet] Casual Histo tech postition in Port Huron Michigan

Hi All, We have a casual histo tech position posted at our facility. If interested please visit the Port Huron Hospital website for further information. Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan

RE: [Histonet] Casual Histotech

I can't believe so many people are not familiar with the term Casual it could also be called contingent. Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:43:35 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet

RE: [Histonet] Can you believe it

Yes, this happened in our lab also. It was overnight and not 3 hours but it was all gone in the AM. We weren't even allowed to keep the stir plate after that one. Sheila Adey HT MLT Port Huron Hospital Michigan Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:03:23 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: histonet