[Histonet] Old Microm Cryostat free to good home

[Nicola Tonge via Histonet]

We have an old Microm cryostat that still works, although the handwheel can be 
turned through the brake.  If anyone could use it, it is free to a good home.  
Collection from Manchester UK.  Please contact me.

Nicola Tonge BSc
Histology Manager
Contract Research
Epistem, Ltd.
Manchester Incubator Building,
48 Grafton Street,
Manchester M13 9XX

Tel: 0161 606 7383
Fax: 0161 606 7348

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[Histonet] Lab Manger Position

[Walter Benton via Histonet]

Hello, thanks Walter for your assistance.

We slightly modified our posting. Here is the updated version. For more 
information about our lab, feel free to visit our 
website.

Please contact one of the two Pathologists listed below if you are interested 
in more information -
adnan.k...@icmdiagnostics.com  (Medical 
Director)
tom.hueb...@icmdiagnostics.com (Chief 
Pathologist)

Summary Description:
Directs and controls the day-to-day Pathology/Histology department operations 
including personnel activities, technical oversight and work flow.

Essential Functions:
* Manages all histology activities, including recruiting, hiring and training 
of staff.
* Ensures competency, motivates and encourages professional growth.
* Controls costs by monitoring productivity, personnel utilization, overtime, 
material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and 
implements corrective actions.
* Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies' rules and 
regulations.
* Designs and implements effective risk control processes.
* Researches and resolves client problem/issues.
* Oversees and coordinates startup and implementation activities resulting from 
new services or transfer of services.
* Participates in department, inter-department, inter-facility, and 
inter-regional level projects which help the regional laboratory achieve its 
goal of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.
* Develops transition plan for new services/tests, outreach programs for 
transfer of work, timelines, and monitors milestones to achieve service 
expectations.
* Coordinates internal resources to support new service.
* Develops needs analysis as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Minimum five (5) years of experience in high-volume histology laboratory 
required.
* Minimum three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field required.
License, Certification, Registration
* Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists.

Location:
Greenbelt, Maryland

Thank you,
Adnan


Adnan R. Khan, MD
Medical Director
Integrated Cellular & Molecular Diagnostics
P: 844.522.4263 | F: 301.363.1099 | C: 
703.282.1796
adnan.k...@icmdiagnostics.com
www.icmdiagnostics.com


Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC
Lab Operations Manager
Chesapeake Urology Associates
806 Landmark Drive, Suite 127
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
443-471-5850 (Direct)
410-768-5961 (Lab)
410-768-5965 (Fax)
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[Histonet] (no subject)

[Estela Martinez via Histonet]

Good Morning All,

Does anybody have a sample of CAP Quality Indicator Monitring Guidance that 
they can share an example with me.  The new form is a little more complex and I 
would like to see samples.  Thanks in advance!!


Estela Martinez
Histology Supervisor
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Re: [Histonet] Redeployment of histology equipment

[Linda Miller via Histonet]

I'm wondering if the rules / guidelines for histonet has changed for
brokers?  
(In the last month or two I have seen a couple brokers either advertising
items they sell or are looking to purchase and I had thought that was
frowned upon by Histonet.)

The posting below was the most recent, but also Rankin Biomedical had
advertised in the last couple months as they were looking for a specific
microtome (Vibratome 1000 plus, 1500 or 3000)

Thank you, 
Linda Miller
IMEB, Inc.


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Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 1:55 PM
To: li...@imebinc.com
Subject: FW: [Histonet] Redeployment of histology equipment



-Original Message-
From: Travis Herndon via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 12:31 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Redeployment of histology equipment

I am offering Tissue processors, embedding center, cryostats, microtomes,
slide stainer, thermal cycler, chemistry analyzermore. Recertified,
research, and educational pricing.
Also looking to purchase equipment.(ISO 9001 institution)

Kind Regards,

Travis Herndon
Sales Assoiciate
GMI

thern...@gmi-inc.com
www.gmi-inc.com

Advancing Science with Affordable Solutions

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

T:763 712-8717 ext.6826

www.linkedin.com/in/travisherndon

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[Histonet] H.pylori Control Blocks

[Helene Degan via Histonet]

Morning 
 
We are in search of H.pylori control blocks, any one with information as to 
where we can purchase them I would appreciate it.
 
 
Thanks
 
Helene Degan 
Upstate Medical University 
Syracuse,NY
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Re: [Histonet] Leica Bond machines

[Charles Riley via Histonet]

pH was good in the Water and my wash buffer. Found out that my detection
kits were from bad lots. Leica rep finally was able to swing by and helped
me troubleshoot the issue. Found out there were 3 lots of bond polymer
detection kits that were manufactured differently tan normal and it was
affecting staining. The lot #'s ended in 555, 314, and 486. So if anyone
else is having this issue I would contact them to get them replaced

On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 6:39 AM, Deborah Shank  wrote:

> Check the pH of your water.  If it's LT 5.5, that could be your issue.
> 
> From: Charles Riley via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:21 AM
> To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Leica Bond machines
>
> Hello all,
>   Does anyone use the Leica Bond Max and or Bond III? I am having an issue
> with the counterstain being really light. There has been no change in the
> detection kits or the programs being run, however the counterstain has
> become weak sometimes and other times its perfectly fine. Any ideas as to
> what could be causing this variance?
>
> --
>
> Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM
>
> Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
>
> Doctors Pathology Services, Dover DE
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Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs

Doctors Pathology Services, Dover DE
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[Histonet] Histology equipment ads

[Linda Margraf via Histonet]

Hi Histonetters;

I have had a couple of inquiries about whether  the rules have changed 
regarding advertising on the list and the answer is no. As we run this list 
using the University of Texas software and equipment, we cannot allow 
advertising.  The line gets blurry sometimes but I had to notify the individual 
that sent the message below of the rules and he promised not to send messages 
like that again. We do still allow job postings, even from recruiters, as the 
membership seems to like receiving them.  It is fine, welcomed in fact,  for 
the vendors on the list to answer queries if they can offer assistance but they 
should not use the list to advertise their wares.
If you ever have a message you are unsure about, please contact me about 
whether it is appropriate before you post it.

Thanks,
LInda M
Histonet administrator




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From: Travis Herndon via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]

Sent: Friday, December 11, 2015 12:31 PM
To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Redeployment of histology equipment

I am offering Tissue processors, embedding center, cryostats, microtomes,
slide stainer, thermal cycler, chemistry analyzermore. Recertified,
research, and educational pricing.
Also looking to purchase equipment.(ISO 9001 institution)

Kind Regards,

Travis Herndon
Sales Assoiciate
GMI


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[Histonet] Favorite book for histotechnology and immunohistochemistry?

[Wheelock, Timothy R. via Histonet]

Hi Everyone:

I have a co-worker who will be starting in a surgical histology laboratory 
soon, and wants to get his HTL.
What is the best all-around book of histotechnology for him to have?
Also, is there a  favorite book for immunohistochemistry?

Thanks,

Tim


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Re: [Histonet] Leica Bond machines

[Deborah Shank via Histonet]

Check the pH of your water.  If it's LT 5.5, that could be your issue.

From: Charles Riley via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:21 AM
To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Leica Bond machines

Hello all,
  Does anyone use the Leica Bond Max and or Bond III? I am having an issue
with the counterstain being really light. There has been no change in the
detection kits or the programs being run, however the counterstain has
become weak sometimes and other times its perfectly fine. Any ideas as to
what could be causing this variance?

--

Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM

Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs

Doctors Pathology Services, Dover DE
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[Histonet] Leica Bond machines

[Charles Riley via Histonet]

Hello all,
  Does anyone use the Leica Bond Max and or Bond III? I am having an issue
with the counterstain being really light. There has been no change in the
detection kits or the programs being run, however the counterstain has
become weak sometimes and other times its perfectly fine. Any ideas as to
what could be causing this variance?

-- 

Charles Riley HT(ASCP)CM

Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs

Doctors Pathology Services, Dover DE
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[Histonet] CAP proficiency testing

[Nexgen Pathology via Histonet]

Hello all,
We are a histology lab and we are about to begin CAP proficiency testing in
order to acquire CAP certification. We currently have a menu of about 30
IHC antibodies that we currently run, including ER/PR/HER2 for breast.
The CAP proficiency test/surveys catalog has a pretty limited and somewhat
random menu of IHC antibodies that are available for testing.
Can anyone tell me what is the minimum IHC proficiency testing one needs to
do in order to comply with CAP certification?

Thanks much
Christina Pierre

*Nexgen Pathology*
6 Eastern Main Rd.
San Juan
Trinidad & Tobago
Tel./Fax. (868) 674-7284
nexgenpathology.com
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Re: [Histonet] Favorite book for histotechnology and immunohistochemistry?

[Patrick Laurie via Histonet]

Hi Tim,
I like Carson/Hladik "Histotechnology" for the best all around histology
book.  It is closely seconded by the Sheehan/Hrapchak "Theory and practice
of Histotechnology" and Bancroft/Gamble "Theory and practice of
Histological Techniques".
Favorite book for IHC - Elias "Immunohistopathology, A Practical approach
to Diagnosis" for theory behind IHC as well as some good info on how IHC is
interpreted by pathologists.  For a expert edition focused primarily on
pathologists, I like Dabbs "Diagnostic Histochemistry, Theranostic and
genomic applications", Taylor/Cote "Immunomicroscopy, a Diagnostic tool for
the surgical pathologist".  There are many others out there that do a
fantastic job, these are just the ones that I use regularly.

Thanks,


Patrick Laurie(HT)ASCP QIHC

Histology Manager

Celligent Diagnostics, LLC

101 East W.T. Harris Blvd  | Suite 1212 | Charlotte, NC 28262

Work: 704-970-3300  Cell: 704-266-0869

On Tue, Dec 15, 2015 at 1:44 PM, Wheelock, Timothy R. via Histonet <
histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Hi Everyone:
>
> I have a co-worker who will be starting in a surgical histology laboratory
> soon, and wants to get his HTL.
> What is the best all-around book of histotechnology for him to have?
> Also, is there a  favorite book for immunohistochemistry?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
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[Histonet] SDH Protocol Help

[Jackie Lair via Histonet]

Good Evening Everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to share their SDH protocol for frozen 
muscle biopsies? 

Lately I have been having trouble with our SDH staining too light.  

I've been working with two different protocols and have kept the slides in the 
SDH incubation solution from 1 hour up to 2 hours both at room temp and in a 36 
degree water bath with no luck at getting the sections to stain darker. 

I welcome any info, help, tips, and tricks anyone can provide with this stain.  
:)



Thank You,
Jackie Lair
Histotech II
Cellnetix Laboratories
Seattle, WA 


 

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