[Histonet] Florida State Histology License
Can any one tell me how to go about getting a Florida State Histology License? And I understand that there is a test to take for the Supervisor's license as wellI'll take info for that toothanks in advance!! ~Kim~ OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] CAP question for pediatric pathology labs
CYP.00190 Phase I N/A YES NO For laboratories that perform non-gynecologic cytopathology, does the laboratory participate in a peer educational program in NON-GYNECOLOGIC cytopathology (e.g., CAP Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology NGC)? How are labs responding to this request for a peer-educational program in non-gyn cytopath, as there is no such program for pediatric cytopathology, and, in the opinion of our pathologists, the CAP program is useless as far as it pertains to pediatrics? We have had varying responses from inspectors which we have adopted and then the next inspector says this isn't good enough and you should be doing something else. There has been little to no direction from CAP. Thanks Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (P) 614-722-5450 (F) 614-722-2899 ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.orgmailto:ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.org www.NationwideChildrens.orghttp://www.NationwideChildrens.org One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested. ~ E.M. Forster - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] AgNORs staining prtocol UVC lamp safeguard
Dear All, 1 Would you like to share your AgNORs staining prtocol with me? 2 We are using Leica CM1850 US Cryostat, we are going to use UVC lamp for disinfection, so what kind of safeguard are recommended other then sliding window has been properly closed. Thanks advance Muhammad Tahseen Senior Supervisore Histopathology SKMCH RC Lahore Pakistan. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Florida State Histology License
Kim, You will have to go to the Florida Department of Health website to get the application. For a supervisor license, you will need to meet specific requirements and then take an additional 24 hours of CEUs and pay the license fee. Please click on the following link for more information. http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/ClinLab/index.html There are a number of links on that page, you might wish to begin with the Applicant Information link. Good Luck! Michelle From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kim Tournear Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 8:10 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Florida State Histology License Can any one tell me how to go about getting a Florida State Histology License? And I understand that there is a test to take for the Supervisor's license as wellI'll take info for that toothanks in advance!! ~Kim~ OU ROCKS ~Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin~ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3346 - Release Date: 12/29/10 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] billing for breast cases
A debate has arisen and I am looking to histonet for a more definitive answer. We have a breast surgeon who, after he removes the lumpectomy specimen, always goes back and removes more tissue around the margins of the lumpectomy. Our question is how should these additional margins be charged. Currently we charge an 88305 for each of the additional margins (there are no sutures indicating any orientation, however, one can determine the old and new margins). Is 88305 the correct charge in this situation or should they be higher at an 88307? Thank you in advance, Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] billing for breast cases
My understanding is: Inked margins (on any specimen type) are 88307. Doesn't specify who inks the margin. Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) l Chief Histologist l Southside Regional Medical Center I 200 Medical Park Boulevard l Petersburg, Va. 23805 l T: 804-765-5050 l F: 804-765-5582 l dkb...@chs.net Hutton, Allison ahut...@dh.org Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 12/29/2010 12:35 PM To histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu cc Subject [Histonet] billing for breast cases A debate has arisen and I am looking to histonet for a more definitive answer. We have a breast surgeon who, after he removes the lumpectomy specimen, always goes back and removes more tissue around the margins of the lumpectomy. Our question is how should these additional margins be charged. Currently we charge an 88305 for each of the additional margins (there are no sutures indicating any orientation, however, one can determine the old and new margins). Is 88305 the correct charge in this situation or should they be higher at an 88307? Thank you in advance, Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Disclaimer: This electronic message may contain information that is Proprietary, Confidential, or legally privileged or protected. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete the material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information it contains. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: CAP question for pediatric pathology labs
Dear Ronnie We at the Children's Medical Center, Dallas do a twice a year slide exchange of ten cytopathology cases with another Children's Hospital. We actually learn a lot from this exercise as they critique slide quality as well as diagnoses. All the Anatomic pathology faculty take part in case reviews and we meet as a group to hear about the results of the other program's review of our cases. It is also much more pertinent to the nature of our pediatric pathology material than the CAP program would be (and the price is negligible). We have never had a CAP inspector have a problem with this type of program. We are careful to keep it all well documented in our quality records. Linda M Histonet administrator -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Houston, Ronald Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 8:13 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] CAP question for pediatric pathology labs Importance: High CYP.00190 Phase I N/A YES NO For laboratories that perform non-gynecologic cytopathology, does the laboratory participate in a peer educational program in NON-GYNECOLOGIC cytopathology (e.g., CAP Interlaboratory Comparison Program in Non-Gynecologic Cytopathology NGC)? How are labs responding to this request for a peer-educational program in non-gyn cytopath, as there is no such program for pediatric cytopathology, and, in the opinion of our pathologists, the CAP program is useless as far as it pertains to pediatrics? We have had varying responses from inspectors which we have adopted and then the next inspector says this isn't good enough and you should be doing something else. There has been little to no direction from CAP. Thanks Ronnie Houston, MS HT(ASCP)QIHC Anatomic Pathology Manager ChildLab, a Division of Nationwide Children's Hospital www.childlab.com 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (P) 614-722-5450 (F) 614-722-2899 ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.orgmailto:ronald.hous...@nationwidechildrens.org www.NationwideChildrens.orghttp://www.NationwideChildrens.org One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested. ~ E.M. Forster - Confidentiality Notice: The following mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This e-mail, facsimile, or letter and any files or attachments transmitted with it contains information that is confidential and privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity(ies) to whom it is addressed. If you are the intended recipient, further disclosures are prohibited without proper authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, printing, or use of this information is strictly prohibited and possibly a violation of federal or state law and regulations. If you have received this information in error, please notify Children's Medical Center Dallas immediately at 214-456- or via e-mail at priv...@childrens.com. Children's Medical Center Dallas and its affiliates hereby claim all applicable privileges related to this information. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: billing for breast cases
I have gotten many great responses. However, I just want to make a few clarifications based on those responses. All of these specimens are taken at one time. This surgeon is not going back at a later date and taking these margins. Generally the cases are recieved as follows: sentinel nodes, lumpectomy, additional anterior, superior, medial, lateral, deep margins. 90% of the time we do an gross assessment of the margins for the lumpectomy then the additional margins follow. Thanks Allison -Original Message- From: Hutton, Allison Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:29 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: billing for breast cases A debate has arisen and I am looking to histonet for a more definitive answer. We have a breast surgeon who, after he removes the lumpectomy specimen, always goes back and removes more tissue around the margins of the lumpectomy. Our question is how should these additional margins be charged. Currently we charge an 88305 for each of the additional margins (there are no sutures indicating any orientation, however, one can determine the old and new margins). Is 88305 the correct charge in this situation or should they be higher at an 88307? Thank you in advance, Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: billing for breast cases
Are you doing frozens? I don't understand why he would go back without microscopic confirmation of need. J Joyce Weems Pathology Manager Saint Joseph's Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 678-843-7376 - Phone 678-843-7831 - Fax -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Hutton, Allison Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 13:46 To: Hutton, Allison; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: billing for breast cases I have gotten many great responses. However, I just want to make a few clarifications based on those responses. All of these specimens are taken at one time. This surgeon is not going back at a later date and taking these margins. Generally the cases are recieved as follows: sentinel nodes, lumpectomy, additional anterior, superior, medial, lateral, deep margins. 90% of the time we do an gross assessment of the margins for the lumpectomy then the additional margins follow. Thanks Allison -Original Message- From: Hutton, Allison Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:29 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: billing for breast cases A debate has arisen and I am looking to histonet for a more definitive answer. We have a breast surgeon who, after he removes the lumpectomy specimen, always goes back and removes more tissue around the margins of the lumpectomy. Our question is how should these additional margins be charged. Currently we charge an 88305 for each of the additional margins (there are no sutures indicating any orientation, however, one can determine the old and new margins). Is 88305 the correct charge in this situation or should they be higher at an 88307? Thank you in advance, Allison ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] margins without frozen
If the margin is grossly close, then re-excision without a frozen is entirely appropriate. Bill Tench Associate Dir. Laboratory Services Chief, Cytology Services Palomar Medical Center 555 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, California 92025 bill.te...@pph.org Voice: 760- 739-3037 Fax: 760-739-2604 [None] made the following annotations - Confidential E-Mail: This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy the original message and all copies. - ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Re: if you could pick your own floor surface...
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[Histonet] RRAS
Hello all!! Hope everyone is gearing up for the festivities of this weekend with great excitement!!! Got a quick question. We are going to be using the RRAS antibody and I'm trying to figure out what a good positive control tissue is. I looked on the abcam site and it says colon, spleen, heart, CA lines. I don't know if it means colon cancer, etc. or if those three tissues and then any cancer line of any tissue would also work. I currently only have breast and prostate cancer tissues. I do also have normal heart, colon, and spleen. Does anyone have an answer for this? Thanks in advance, my fellow histo. hotties!!! Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Cracking in tissue esp. BCC
Any suggestion in parallel cracking in tissues would be helpful. THANKS ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
