[Histonet] Off-Topic: April Fool's Day
What's the best April Fool's Day prank (not causing permanent damage, please) you've ever played on your pathologist? You can consider this a poll but the underlying reason is that I desperately need to do something to mark this occasion - this being my last year in the lab. I have three pathologists that are in serious need of some foolishness. The only thing that comes to mind is MASH's episode with the charcoal on the oculars of Colonel Potter's binoculars. I need serious foolishness. Please feel free to respond off-line to avoid giving away your secrets and causing you to be discovered for your past transgressions. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Off-Topic: April Fool's Day
We got a large specimen container, ones we use for mastectomies and colons (specimens the paths would need to gross in. We labeled it as a normal specimen, put a large piece of foam rubber inside and then put a rubber Rat inside. When the path opened it the foam rubber propelled the rat out of the specimen bucket LOL. That rat has since become our Histology mascot. We dress him up for various holidays. He is now sporting a green leprechaun hat and a beer mug necklace. I am looking for little bunny ears for Easter ever heard of the the Cadbury rat? :) Cheri Cheryl A. Miller HT(ASAP)cm Histology/Cytology Prep Supervisor Physicians Laboratory Services Omaha, NE. 402 731 4145 ext. 554 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:26 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Off-Topic: April Fool's Day What's the best April Fool's Day prank (not causing permanent damage, please) you've ever played on your pathologist? You can consider this a poll but the underlying reason is that I desperately need to do something to mark this occasion - this being my last year in the lab. I have three pathologists that are in serious need of some foolishness. The only thing that comes to mind is MASH's episode with the charcoal on the oculars of Colonel Potter's binoculars. I need serious foolishness. Please feel free to respond off-line to avoid giving away your secrets and causing you to be discovered for your past transgressions. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet PRIVILEGED / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee intended / indicated or agent responsible for delivering it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that you are in possession of confidential and privileged information. Any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Lab week
Lab Week is April 24th through April 30th. Dana Settembre -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Yahoo Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:26 PM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Lab week Can someone tell me when lab week is? Thanks in advance. Sent from the iPhone of Kim Tournear ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense
I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
I don't know.the constant playing of classical music would drive me nuts! Hopefully he doesn't have anyone within earshot. Or not: I guess he must if you know what he listens to, LOL! Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPifEfo0GuI ? This might result in permanent damage to YOU as well, I guess... Remove the little wheels under the chairs? Mostly they are just plugged in and can easily be removed. Gelatine in the coffee maker? Whatever you do - make sure the list will know the results somehow ;) I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
The absolute best one I ever witnessed was when I worked in a histo lab that was next to the microbiology lab. To set up the director, some one came in with a stool specimen cup that was used in parasitology. It had a very official patient sticker on the side and was shown to the director. He was told that a test had been ordered that the tech did not recognize. The director was also unfamiliar with the requested test, so he asked what the exact nature of the specimen was, something that must have happened often, so the tech pulled the lid off of the container, whipped out a tongue depressor and stirred up the tan, gloppy contents, all the while looking like he was going to retch. He then scooped up a large dollop of the contents and ate it!!! The director came very close to apoplexy as did everyone else in the lab. At that point the tech shouted April Fools! and revealed that the container had butterscotch pudding in it! It took quite a while to calm down the lab, but the joke was gleefully told throughout the hospital! For strictly histo, it is always good to have a tray of slides of odd items, such as ffpe hotdogs, etc and see how far the diagnosis goes! Nancy W Lemke Research Coordinator Hermelin Brain Tumor Center Neurosurgery Research Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI (313) 916-8648 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara [sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet == CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email contains information from the sender that may be CONFIDENTIAL, LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, PROPRIETARY or otherwise protected from disclosure. This email is intended for use only by the person or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying, distribution, printing, or any action taken in reliance on the contents of this email, is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please contact the sending party by reply email, delete the email from your computer system and shred any paper copies. Note to Patients: There are a number of risks you should consider before using e-mail to communicate with us. See our Privacy Policy and Henry Ford My Health at www.henryford.com for more detailed information. If you do not believe that our policy gives you the privacy and security protection you need, do not send e-mail or Internet communications to us. == ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
I like that one! But I have to say I would have been feeling very, very squeamish had I been a fly on the wall. Sally here's to a happy retirement for you. If you come over to the UK, look me up in Cambridge. Margaret Miss Margaret Blount Histology Manager Metabolic Research Laboratories Level 4 Institute of Metabolic Science Box 289, Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ Tel 01223 769061/336079 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lemke, Nancy Sent: 29 March 2011 15:32 To: Breeden, Sara; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense The absolute best one I ever witnessed was when I worked in a histo lab that was next to the microbiology lab. To set up the director, some one came in with a stool specimen cup that was used in parasitology. It had a very official patient sticker on the side and was shown to the director. He was told that a test had been ordered that the tech did not recognize. The director was also unfamiliar with the requested test, so he asked what the exact nature of the specimen was, something that must have happened often, so the tech pulled the lid off of the container, whipped out a tongue depressor and stirred up the tan, gloppy contents, all the while looking like he was going to retch. He then scooped up a large dollop of the contents and ate it!!! The director came very close to apoplexy as did everyone else in the lab. At that point the tech shouted April Fools! and revealed that the container had butterscotch pudding in it! It took quite a while to calm down the lab, but the joke was gleefully told throughout the hospital! For strictly histo, it is always good to have a tray of slides of odd items, such as ffpe hotdogs, etc and see how far the diagnosis goes! Nancy W Lemke Research Coordinator Hermelin Brain Tumor Center Neurosurgery Research Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI (313) 916-8648 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara [sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet == CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email contains information from the sender that may be CONFIDENTIAL, LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, PROPRIETARY or otherwise protected from disclosure. This email is intended for use only by the person or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying, distribution, printing, or any action taken in reliance on the contents of this email, is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please contact the sending party by reply email, delete the email from your computer system and shred any paper copies. Note to Patients: There are a number of risks you should consider before using e-mail to communicate with us. See our Privacy Policy and Henry Ford My Health at www.henryford.com for more detailed information. If you do not believe that our policy gives you the privacy and security protection you need, do not send e-mail or Internet communications to us. == ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Florida Law Question
Hi Histonetters! Can anyone tell me (maybe even provide a req) as to whether or not a lab aide can run the Histos 5 microwave tissue processor? It's semi-automatic, which involves the person (lab aide, tech etc) moving a carousel of cassettes from one beaker to another. Any help is greatly appreciated! Michelle ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Off-Topic: April Fool's Day
We changed out family photos to see how long it would take for him to notice. But he saw right away and got us back.. Had the director tell us he had gone to HR. Was fun tho!! j -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 08:26 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Off-Topic: April Fool's Day What's the best April Fool's Day prank (not causing permanent damage, please) you've ever played on your pathologist? You can consider this a poll but the underlying reason is that I desperately need to do something to mark this occasion - this being my last year in the lab. I have three pathologists that are in serious need of some foolishness. The only thing that comes to mind is MASH's episode with the charcoal on the oculars of Colonel Potter's binoculars. I need serious foolishness. Please feel free to respond off-line to avoid giving away your secrets and causing you to be discovered for your past transgressions. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ 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] End of April Fool's Day
I've collected enough fodder to take me through the year 2015 - good thing I'll be retiring before that or I'll be surplused! Thanks to everyone who contributed and if you have anything further, send it to me directly so we don't clog up Histonet any more than I already have. I'll post a comprehensive list of suggestions that I've gotten... Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] April 1st Fun
Dead cockroach on autopsy/necropsy table as legitimate specimen; goldfish processed as patient Barry Cuda; change family photos to total strangers; butterscotch pudding in (unused) specimen jar and subsequent tasting with applicator stick; activated charcoal on oculars (a la Colonel Potter in MASH); single hair attached to ocular with super-glue (tickling nose); cut fingertips off gloves; pumpkin/squash in animal shapes to slide; bug in block; foam-rubber-stuffed-box-with-toy-rat-to-burst-out-and-cause-startlement (toy rat to morph into histo lab mascot complete with appropriate holiday costume); process beef jerky as legitimate specimen; light coating of oil on 'scope oculars; - and the latest one I just received - a small slip of paper on the underside of the (computer's) mouse. Oh - the joy! What shall I do first?! Happy Annoying! This ought to cover the last several months I've not done the Friday Hour of Fuming... Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] April 1st Fun
Thanks for sharing with us! -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2:13 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] April 1st Fun Dead cockroach on autopsy/necropsy table as legitimate specimen; goldfish processed as patient Barry Cuda; change family photos to total strangers; butterscotch pudding in (unused) specimen jar and subsequent tasting with applicator stick; activated charcoal on oculars (a la Colonel Potter in MASH); single hair attached to ocular with super-glue (tickling nose); cut fingertips off gloves; pumpkin/squash in animal shapes to slide; bug in block; foam-rubber-stuffed-box-with-toy-rat-to-burst-out-and-cause-startlement (toy rat to morph into histo lab mascot complete with appropriate holiday costume); process beef jerky as legitimate specimen; light coating of oil on 'scope oculars; - and the latest one I just received - a small slip of paper on the underside of the (computer's) mouse. Oh - the joy! What shall I do first?! Happy Annoying! This ought to cover the last several months I've not done the Friday Hour of Fuming... Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] (no subject)
Can anyone tell me how and who they use to do radiation level checks in their laboratories? I was hoping to find something similar to the formalin monitoring but I am not having much luck. Dawn Gullifer BS, HT (ASCP) Laboratory Manager OSU Histology Lab, LLC 614-293-0358 office 614-293-0345 lab dawn.gulli...@osumc.edu This e-mail, including attachments, may contain information that is physician-patient privileged, proprietary or otherwise confidential. If you are not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, use and disclosure of this message are prohibited. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and immediately delete the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
I get a bit creative with my joke slides and actually use old tissue to cut out shapes . Process, embedd, etc. and put them on slides and give to the doc. in the middle of his other cases. I have a pumpkin face on one with the slide labeled O'Lantern, Jack etc. I have also been known to use those cute bits of different shaped confetti and taped them to a slide for the docs. (coverslipping doesn't work too well as they are so thick). Claire ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Histology Manager position
Hi Everyone, The position of Clinical Histology Laboratory Manager here at The Ohio State University Medical Center is still open: We are located in Columbus, OH which is a wonderful city with a population of 1.75 million. We are the 16th largest city in the US, without the traffic problems of some of the larger cities. There are 19 communities within 30 minutes of downtown Columbus. It really is a lovely area, complete with four seasons. The histology lab is a good lab, with a stable, hard-working staff. Our average block count is about 765/day and we have about 18 techs in histology. Also, we have great benefits!! Here is the official blurb: The OSUMC clinical histology laboratory is a functional laboratory within the Anatomic Pathology branch serving the pathology subspecialty divisions. The Manager will provide leadership for daily operations of the histology labs, manages human resources, financial and budget planning and preparation, new test development, quality improvement, safety programs, compliance program, successful inspection and accreditation processes, and ensuring current policies and procedures related to technical, operational, and administrative areas of the laboratory. For a complete position description and application instructions please go to http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/careers/ http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/careers/ and search by posting number 354362. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative active employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please don't hesitate to give me a call, or email me if you want more information. Thanks! Bonnie Bonnie Whitaker AP Operations Director The Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Pathology 614.293.5048 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] (no subject)
We have a radiation officer in the hospital, and he came down and monitored for us. The levels were well below NRC guidelines, so he took the information to a Radiation Safety Committee meeting, and they are revising our procedure for us. Laurie Colbert -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gullifer, Dawn Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:24 PM To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu' Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Can anyone tell me how and who they use to do radiation level checks in their laboratories? I was hoping to find something similar to the formalin monitoring but I am not having much luck. Dawn Gullifer BS, HT (ASCP) Laboratory Manager OSU Histology Lab, LLC 614-293-0358 office 614-293-0345 lab dawn.gulli...@osumc.edu This e-mail, including attachments, may contain information that is physician-patient privileged, proprietary or otherwise confidential. If you are not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, use and disclosure of this message are prohibited. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this e-mail and immediately delete the message and any attachments. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] April 1st Fun
We had a patient we named Oscar Meyer... it was a piece of hot dog that we put in formalin, the doc grossed it, we cut it (and it cut very well, I might add!) and they got to the point of looking under the scope before they realized the joke! ;o) Michelle On Mar 29, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Breeden, Sara sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu wrote: Dead cockroach on autopsy/necropsy table as legitimate specimen; goldfish processed as patient Barry Cuda; change family photos to total strangers; butterscotch pudding in (unused) specimen jar and subsequent tasting with applicator stick; activated charcoal on oculars (a la Colonel Potter in MASH); single hair attached to ocular with super-glue (tickling nose); cut fingertips off gloves; pumpkin/squash in animal shapes to slide; bug in block; foam-rubber-stuffed-box-with-toy-rat-to-burst-out-and-cause-startlement (toy rat to morph into histo lab mascot complete with appropriate holiday costume); process beef jerky as legitimate specimen; light coating of oil on 'scope oculars; - and the latest one I just received - a small slip of paper on the underside of the (computer's) mouse. Oh - the joy! What shall I do first?! Happy Annoying! This ought to cover the last several months I've not done the Friday Hour of Fuming... Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
We found a cockroach in our lab years ago. Placed it in a formalin container and put it in line to be gross. We filled out the patient history sheet with the name Ima Roach. We thought the pathologist was going to break her neck getting out of the chair. LOL!!! Lee Ann Baldridge IUSM Indpls.,IN. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Ingles Claire Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:28 PM To: Lemke, Nancy; Breeden, Sara; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense I get a bit creative with my joke slides and actually use old tissue to cut out shapes . Process, embedd, etc. and put them on slides and give to the doc. in the middle of his other cases. I have a pumpkin face on one with the slide labeled O'Lantern, Jack etc. I have also been known to use those cute bits of different shaped confetti and taped them to a slide for the docs. (coverslipping doesn't work too well as they are so thick). Claire ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] to microwave or not to microwave
Hi Karla, We chose the Sakura XPress microwave processor. We have had it now for over two years. We eliminated an entire night shift (everyone works day shift now), we drastically reduced xylene usage (we only use it on the HE stainer, we use none for processing anymore). The processing system takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to process. I can run breast tissue and GI biopsies on the same run. It is still truly amazing to me sometimes. We have cassettes coming off every 40 minutes to an hour now. The techs rotate so that we still have time to do special stains, IHC, frozens...etc. It has been a life saver for us. Phyllis Thaxton HT(ASCP)QIHC DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL From: Karla Sendelbach karla.sendelb...@thedacare.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 12:44:02 PM Subject: [Histonet] to microwave or not to microwave We are evaluating rapid tissue processing instruments. I would appreciate any comments about microwave tissue process and rapid non microwave tissue process. Peloris II, STP 420ES and Milestone Pathos come to mind. Also, is there anyone who switched from microwave processing to rapid non microwave tissue processing? Thank you, Dr. Sendelbach Appleton Medical Center Appleton Wisconsin 920.738.6294 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] April 1st Fun
The funny part is I hear that can be a fungus control!! =) Sarah Goebel, BA, HT(ASCP) Histotechnologist Mirna Therapeutics 2150 Woodward Street Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78744 (512)901-0900 ext. 6912 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of histot...@imagesbyhopper.com Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 2:53 PM To: Breeden, Sara Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] April 1st Fun We had a patient we named Oscar Meyer... it was a piece of hot dog that we put in formalin, the doc grossed it, we cut it (and it cut very well, I might add!) and they got to the point of looking under the scope before they realized the joke! ;o) Michelle On Mar 29, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Breeden, Sara sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu wrote: Dead cockroach on autopsy/necropsy table as legitimate specimen; goldfish processed as patient Barry Cuda; change family photos to total strangers; butterscotch pudding in (unused) specimen jar and subsequent tasting with applicator stick; activated charcoal on oculars (a la Colonel Potter in MASH); single hair attached to ocular with super-glue (tickling nose); cut fingertips off gloves; pumpkin/squash in animal shapes to slide; bug in block; foam-rubber-stuffed-box-with-toy-rat-to-burst-out-and-cause-startlement (toy rat to morph into histo lab mascot complete with appropriate holiday costume); process beef jerky as legitimate specimen; light coating of oil on 'scope oculars; - and the latest one I just received - a small slip of paper on the underside of the (computer's) mouse. Oh - the joy! What shall I do first?! Happy Annoying! This ought to cover the last several months I've not done the Friday Hour of Fuming... Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: OT: April Fool's Nonsense
A joke that Hazel Horn and I, as well as others in the section, played on our pathologist chief years back... In sequence and separately, stated we smelled an odor in his office. He looked around, especially at his rock collection on the window sill, and smelled each one, and could not detect an odor. After several hours of many of us playing this joke of smelling something in his office, we retrieved a stuffed rat (toy) from behind one of his cabinets. All in good fun, but I left before the next years April Fools Day rolled around. Franci Tryka From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara [sbree...@nmda.nmsu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:32 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense I like what I've gotten so far but I'm obviously a lot more evil than some of you... I'm thinking about how I could temporarily glue the radio station dial on the boss's radio to classical music in order to keep him from listening to Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck. Or Saran Wrap over the urinal. Vaseline on office door handles. Filling one of their offices with bubble wrap. Gluing their desk drawer shut (the one with the food in it). Let's get SERIOUS here - I need more! I want people to be glad I've retired! Heh...heh... No pathologists were harmed in the making of this Tomfoolery. Darn it. And, yes, I do have work to do today... so far, anyway. Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP) New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 1101 Camino de Salud NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-383-9278 (Histology Lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Correspondence, including e-mail and other electronic communications, to and from employees and elected officials of the Teton County Hospital District, dba St. John's Medical Center, may be subject to disclosure under the Wyoming Public Records Act. This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you for your cooperation. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Peripheral smear
Our pathologist review peripheral smears for the clinical lab, and I'm wondering how other facilities handle the reporting. We presently receive the smear from a tech, the pathologist provides a comment and returns it to the lab. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] OT: April Fool's Nonsense
Vaseline on the telephone earpiece is better than Vaseline on a doorknob. The best histo-oriented April fools joke is to fill a slide basket with blank slides. Go around your lab with another rack, like you are collecting slides to make a full rack to be stained. What a nice person! Be sure to get some prostate, kidney or other small, irreplaceable biopsies. Do the quick switch with the blank slide basket and accidentally drop the blank slide basket on the floor. Be sure to smash as many as possible. Then, April Fool!. As a victim of this prank, I can guarantee that when a histotech hears a whole basket of slides hit the floor, they will not be thinking it is an April Fool's day joke. It is a sound that freezes the blood. You're welcome, Jay A. Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Thyroid slides
Hi, I'm working on the thyroid for the HQIP for CAP and I've used several blocks but the cells looks like they are separating from each other. Any ideas? My Pathologist has not complained about them in the past. Thanks and Have a great day. Kathy Gorham, H.T. GRH National Recognition Outstanding Rural Health Organization of 2009 awarded by NRHA Gold Standard Critical Access Hospital 2009 awarded by LarsonAllen LLP Leader in Innovative Excellence 2009 awarded by the OAHHS Financial Excellence Award 2010 awarded by the national Rural Health Research Policy Analysis Center Healthcare Achievement Award for Quality in Patient Care Delivery and Satisfaction 2010 awarded by Amerinet GRH Mission We will ensure access to high-quality, cost-effective health services in a safe, customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services. GRH Confidentiality Notice This e-mail and any attached documents are for the intended recipient/s only and should be protected against viewing by unauthorized persons. The information herein may have been disclosed from records whose confidentiality is protected by Federal and State Law. Federal regulations prohibit further distribution or copying of this information without permission. If you received this e-mail transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruction of this information. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Esophageal Brushings
Hello Histoland, I was wondering if anyone can help me with a CPT code question? I run a small GI lab. We have recently received esophageal brushings that were to rule out cancer, not Candida. The pathologist indicated these should be stained with the Papinicalaou stain. I was thinking per the archives, that this would be charged as an 88313 (non-organism stain) as we charge an 88312 for the fungal stain. However, the other facilities around my area say that it would be charged as an 88104. Can onyone offer me some guidance? Thank you all, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Esophageal Brushings
I would charge an 88104 also. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cristi stephenson Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 4:10 PM To: Histo Net Subject: [Histonet] Esophageal Brushings Hello Histoland, I was wondering if anyone can help me with a CPT code question? I run a small GI lab. We have recently received esophageal brushings that were to rule out cancer, not Candida. The pathologist indicated these should be stained with the Papinicalaou stain. I was thinking per the archives, that this would be charged as an 88313 (non-organism stain) as we charge an 88312 for the fungal stain. However, the other facilities around my area say that it would be charged as an 88104. Can onyone offer me some guidance? Thank you all, Cristi ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Anniston, AL
Hello, I am trying to help a young lady in the Anniston area. She is interested in Histology and would like to try and find a job so that she can train and do one of the online courses. Any contacts for her would be very helpful. Thanks! Phyllis Thaxton HT(ASCP)QIHC DCH Regional Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] PAS for fonfus
Hi Histonetters, I am doing PAS for Fungus with SCHIFF’S and counter –staining with Hematoxylin, the Hyphe look little paler than the spores/ yeast. Our Doc. wants the hyphe to be dark too. Any suggestion. Ikeep in Periodic acid for 5 min. nice rinse then in schiff’s for 15 min. then wash for 10 mi, in running tap water. then counterstain. Pleaseneed your expert advice. thank you. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] PAS FOR FUNGUS
Hi Every body, Please read the previous post as Fungus, there is a typo. Thanks. Anu Shrivastava ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
FW: [Histonet] to microwave or not to microwave
This question comes up every so often and the good news is that there many good to great processors on the market and, like all things, they have their plus and minus issues. Before you decide which processor to purchase, you must first decide what you want the tissue processor to accomplish and identify the two or three most important issues that will most affect your process change. There is a growing trend in Histology to become more efficient/cost effective, reducing TAT and incorporating LEAN process improvement. I whole heartedly suggest you look to improve your process to match this trend and by doing so, you will be lead to rapid tissue processing in a most efficient LEAN way. Couple the previously mentioned trend with the ability to standardize processing for your routine formalin fixed samples and have the ability to process both formalin and molecular fixed samples on the same instrument; I suggest the Sakura Xpress (X50 or X120) rapid processors. These instruments provide continuous loading, small batch and require a small volume of reagent for processing and then discard. You must address grossing tissue samples to within specification, but that is an issue that you have to address with all tissue processors. A great advantage of incorporating this instrument into your LEAN process is the increased velocity of the workflow as the instruments are continuous load (no cleaning cycle between batches) and small batch (1 to 40 cassettes). Loading 1 or 2 cassettes when a STAT or RUSH cases arrives and completes fixation does not interrupt the process or require special handling. An important factor to consider is that continuous load processing does assist in workload leveling, which will lead to reducing employee stress, increase productivity and error reduction. All these factors contribute directly to reducing TAT. Add the often overlooked advantage of removing Xylene from your tissue processing, and again, I suggest you consider the Xpress. I was an early adopter (5+ yrs. use) and continue to use the X120 (2 units). I have not experienced any instrument performance or maintenance issues and we have never over processed tissues or incorrectly processed tissue samples. There is no other instrument that can facilitate processing in small batch or provide the continuous delivery of cassettes. You can do rapid processing with all of the instruments you are considering, but conventional, one reaction chamber instruments will limit the number of processing runs per day and that will lead to increased batch size. If you have interest or questions, feel free to contact me directly. I would be more than happy to share my experience with conventional, microwave and rapid tissue processing. William DeSalvo, B.S. HTL (ASCP) From: karla.sendelb...@thedacare.org To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:44:02 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] to microwave or not to microwave We are evaluating rapid tissue processing instruments. I would appreciate any comments about microwave tissue process and rapid non microwave tissue process. Peloris II, STP 420ES and Milestone Pathos come to mind. Also, is there anyone who switched from microwave processing to rapid non microwave tissue processing? Thank you, Dr. Sendelbach Appleton Medical Center Appleton Wisconsin 920.738.6294 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
