Re: [Histonet] CAP Cytopathology checklist question

Hello Valerie, Here is the policy we created to meet this question. Standardized criteria for specimen adequacy are applied where available. This includes the Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology, the Bethesda System for reporting Anal/Rectal Cytology, and the Bethesda System for

Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processor Schedule Validations

We have purchased several disposable core biopsy instruments of varying gauges and take samples of large resection specimens. We also use the same grossing tools to take small samples of GI, endo, ecc, ect. Lacy -Original Message- From: Cooper, Brian via Histonet Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Histonet] A question for my hospital lab peeps

Hello Terri, Please see an excerpt from our frozen section manual. For all sentinel lymph nodes and non-sentinel lymph nodes obtained from breast and gynecologic surgeries, entirely submit the lymph node after serially sectioning perpendicular to the long axis at 0.2 cm intervals. It is essential

[Histonet] Flooring

What does your institution do to mitigate paraffin collection on the floors? Do you strip the floors at defined periods of time? Do you use mats throughout entire laboratory, under microtomy stations? Currently our institution uses a sticky plastic green flooring, which is ripped up every

Re: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab

Hologic has several different size radiologic image capture instruments. They are called Hologic Faxitron. -Original Message- From: Lima, Teresa via Histonet Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 2:40 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab

[Histonet] Minimum Specimen Size Requirement

Does your institution have a policy regarding minimum size requirement for biopsy collection (lung bx, core bx, cardiac, etc)? I will collate all responses. Thank you Lacy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

Some ideas: Proficiency Testing Corrected Results (Addendums/Amendment) volume Turnaround Time Monitoring Frozen Section TAT (critical call) Rejected Tests (empty bottles, etc) -Original Message- From: Amy Self via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, June

Re: [Histonet] V600E

I am thinking this might be BRAF, clone V600E. We get ours from Ventana Roche. Lacy Normington UW Health Madison, WI -Original Message- From: Laurie Colbert via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 8:50 AM To:

Re: [Histonet] frozen sections

My institution is an academic medical center; we have PA's, residents, specimen receiving technicians and histology technicians performing frozen sections. We perform a yearly competency of frozen sectioning for non MDs. Lacy Normington Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology

[Histonet] FW: Antibody Validation CLIA

of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error, please notify us  immediately by reply email.  Thank you -Original Message- From: Normington Lacy via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2018 10:17 AM

Re: [Histonet] Antibody Validation CLIA

CAP suggests running 10 negative and 10 positive cases for non-prognostic markers. CAP required running 20 negative and 20 positive cases for prognostic markers. In the event the case volume is less than the suggested 10 and 10 cases for non-prognostic markers, the reason for that decision

Re: [Histonet] ANtibody validation records

Here is the document our developmental specialist uses when bring on new antibodies. Hope this helps. Lacy Normington Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology Lab Services 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792-2472 Phone: 608-890-9373 -Original Message- From:

Re: [Histonet] Handling Breast Lumpectomy Specimens with radioactive seed localization

James, Luckly our breast surgeons are good at notifying our Pathologists' Assistants when a case with radioactive seeds is sent to our laboratory. Everything under the sun is labeled with radiation stickers, and additional stickers are provided with the tissue requisition. We also have a

Re: [Histonet] Faxitron

We use a Faxitron in our grossing room for breast and prostate specimens. We have also used it for calcium chases of a tissue block. Do you have any specific questions? Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology Lab Services UW Health - UW Hospital 600 Highland Avenue Madison,

Re: [Histonet] those slippery lab floors

Our laboratory has custodial staff put down a multi surface protection film. The film is sticky on one side and comes on a roll. That way it can be pulled back up and changed out. Go to www.surfaceshields.com. Search "Multipurpose surface protection film:" This stuff works wonders and the

Re: [Histonet] GLOMERULI ADEQUACY

We have our histology technicians attend all native and transplant renal biopsy procedures. Our institution has stereo scopes (dissecting scope) located in ultrasound, transplant clinic and an additional one on a mobile cart for cases that might occur in Pediatric sedation, ICU, or bedside

Re: [Histonet] Grossing tech qualifications

t for CLIA? Does the person have to have an associates in laboratory science? Rachel -Original Message----- From: Normington Lacy via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 8:37 AM To: 'Vickroy, James' <jvick...@springfieldclinic.co

Re: [Histonet] Grossing tech qualifications

James, We base all of our high complexity testing on the semester hours as listed in "c." If an individual has completed an associate degree in a laboratory science, they should meet the educational requirements as stated previously. I would recommend obtaining a transcript from the

[Histonet] IgG Subtyping on FFPE

I am looking for information on where to purchase IgG-1, IgG-2, IgG-3 and IgG-4 antibodies to be used on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. I would prefer that this be an IHC antibody instead of FITC. Does anyone have experience with IgG subtyping? If so, what do you do? Thanks Lacy

Re: [Histonet] Mycoplasma

I do not believe it will stain with PAS. The bacteria lack a cell wall. -Original Message- From: Bernice Frederick via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 1:12 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Mycoplasma Hello

Re: [Histonet] bx levels

We take four levels with 20 microns between each level. All four sections are placed on one single slide. Lacy Normington, HTL(ASCP)CM Manager, Surgical Pathology Lab Services UW Health 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792-2472 Phone: 608-890-9373 -Original Message- From:

Re: [Histonet] tests on old cases

At our institution, if the request is received more than "30" days from the collect date, we create a new HOV for the patient. That way the addendum is still on the same case number. The collect date is changed by our LIS department to be the "request to pull from archive" based on Medicare

Re: [Histonet] cassette colors and scanning

I would not recommend florescent pink, red or aqua. The colors that we currently use are yellow, white, green, lilac, light pink (salmon), and orange (on Printmate's only). We had many trials and tribulations when it came to the barcodes actually scanning. We went through three different

Re: [Histonet] Leica ASP6025 Tissue Processor and Cryostats

Our laboratory has two Leica CM1950 cryostats in our frozen section area. Pro's: 1) quality and reproducibility of frozen sections have drastically improved 2) ease of use when using Peter's method of embedding 3) UV disinfection, saves many hours 4) easy to use 5) optional vacuum system

[Histonet] Histology Positions at UW Health Madison

UW Health, located in Madison Wisconsin, is looking to hire multiple histology technicians. UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. Please log