[Histonet] Cryogenic Vials?

[Cooper, Brian via Histonet]

Good afternoon Histonet,

What type of containers are you using for storage of frozen tissue samples 
collected in the gross room?  Our current cryogenic vials have been on 
backorder for more than a year now, and they keep pushing back our delivery 
date.

Thanks,

Brian D. Cooper, HT (ASCP)CMQIHCCM| Histology Supervisor
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd MS#43- Los Angeles, CA 90027
Ph: 323.361.3357
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[Histonet] FNA

[Richardson, Pam K via Histonet]

We have created a histology assistant role that goes out on bone marrows and 
thyroids. The HA must have the education requirement to eventually take the HT 
ASCP exam.  All other FNAs are either done by the pathologist or 
cytotechnologists. We have talked about have HAs go out on the ones that do not 
require adequacy but found that to be too complex to setup at the time. 


Best Wishes

Pam ~
National Histology Professionals Day 3/10/22
Pathologists' Assistant Day 4/14/2022
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 25-29, 2022 
National Cytotechnology Day 5/13/2022

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[Histonet] HTL

[Kelsey Cox via Histonet]

Hello all!

I recently took the HTL and unfortunately did not pass. I am waiting to
retake it and I'd appreciate any tips and tricks to help me pass! I work in
a very specialized research lab so I have basically had to relearn
everything for this exam.

Thanks!
Kelsey
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Re: [Histonet] FNA collection

[Terri Braud via Histonet]

Here our Histology techs and tech assistants collect all FNAs.  We stopped 
making thyroid smears 2 years ago, preferring to collect 6 passes, 5 directly 
flushed into Cytolyte for CB and Thin Prep, and one pass into Affirma holding 
solutions for possible testing for equivocal samples.  Using this method, our 
positive adequacy for thyroids actually increased.
We seldom have actual "fluid aspirates" for other samples, preferring to take 
core biopsies, roll them on sterile slides - fix and stain, then place the core 
in Formalin or RPMI as needed. Our pathologists make the adequacy/diagnosis 
from the stained slides and we have more tissue material for special studies.
There is no specific requirement for the staff making the smears, other than 
training and documentation of training and competency.
I've worked where other non-lab staff made the preps, and with the same 
training, can be equally as competent.
Hope this helps. Terri

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
HNL Laboratories for 
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Ph: 215-938-3689
Fax: 215-938-3874
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AccouNtability
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   1. Thyroid FNA's and other FNA procedures (Piche, Jessica)
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From: "Piche, Jessica" 
Subject: [Histonet] Thyroid FNA's and other FNA procedures
Good Morning,
Who makes the slides for fine needle aspirates at your facility? What are the 
qualifications to make the slides? I apologize if this message posted twice.
Thank you,
Jessica
Jessica Piche, HT(ASCP)
Waterbury Hospital Histology Laboratory
Histology Team Leader
203-573-7167


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[Histonet] Thyroid FNA's and other FNA procedures

[Piche, Jessica via Histonet]

Good Morning,

Who makes the slides for fine needle aspirates at your facility? What are the 
qualifications to make the slides? I apologize if this message posted twice.

Thank you,

Jessica

Jessica Piche, HT(ASCP)
Waterbury Hospital Histology Laboratory
Histology Team Leader
203-573-7167
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