Re: [Histonet] On the lighter side...
3 years in histology, 2 years registered! Beth Brinegar HTL (ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 9:53 AM, Elizabeth Chlipala l...@premierlab.com wrote: Too funny Richard - you would pass with flying colors For me its 31 years - HTL-930 I have really been blessed, I love my job and I have really enjoyed my career. Every day there is something new to learn or to work on, for example the lab is putting the final touches on a poster that will be displayed at NSH this year, working on that has been exciting and a lot of fun too. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 881-0763 cell (303) 682-9060 fax l...@premierlab.com Ship to address: Premier Laboratory, LLC 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [ histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard [ richard.car...@hhchealth.org] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 8:32 AM To: Douglas Porter; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] On the lighter side... 36 years; however, not registered. Hopefully, I can take the QIHC someday and pass. Richard Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD Director, Histology Immunopathology Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (860) 972-1596 Office (860) 545-2204 Fax richard.car...@hhchealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Porter Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:39 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] On the lighter side... How long have you been a registered histotech? 36 years here. You??? Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) Grossing Technician IT Coordinator Cancer Registrar CAP-Lab, PLC 2508 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48910-3138 517-372-5520 (phone) 517-372-5540 (fax) mailto:doug.por...@caplab.org doug.por...@caplab.org http://www.caplab.org/ www.caplab.org ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet 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 prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message, including 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 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Ventana ultraview users
Hello all, Our lab is getting ready to switch from using the iview DAB to the ultraview - any tips for validation? How many cases did you run for each antibody? Thanks! Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Negative controls
Hello fellow histonetters, What is are other labs doing to satisfy the ANP.22570 QC - Antibodies Appropriate negative controls are used. I apologize, I know this question has been asked before. I'm trying to satisfy these requirements in one procedure. Thank you all for your assistance!! Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] To those attending Tri-State in Rochester MN
Just giving a heads up to those needing hotels for the TriState Symposium 4/30-5/2 that the Super 8 is located just 1.1 miles down S Broadway from the Double Tree Hotel (where the symposium is being held) and is only $50.49 a night (if booked early) instead of $132.00 a night (at the Double Tree). Just thought I'd give you all a heads up! Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] wax on the floors
We use a paraffin scraper - it looks like an oversized ice scraper for your car, however it gets the debris off and in pile so it's easier to sweep it away. Then every couple of months, it's stripped and waxed. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Paula Pierce cont...@excaliburpathology.com wrote: A brand name! LOL Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 5830 N Blue Lake Dr. Please note new address! Norman, OK 73069 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com From: Victor A. Tobias vtob...@uw.edu To: Paula Pierce cont...@excaliburpathology.com; Nancy Schmitt nancy_schm...@pa-ucl.com; Histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:25 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] wax on the floors Is Bruce a Brand name or the employee? Victor Tobias HT(ASCP) Clinical Applications Analyst Harborview Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room NJB 244 Ninth Jefferson Seattle, WA 98104 vtob...@u.washington.edu 206-744-2735 206-744-8240 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Pierce Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:17 AM To: Nancy Schmitt; Histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] wax on the floors Bruce floor stripper! Paula K. Pierce, HTL(ASCP)HT President Excalibur Pathology, Inc. 5830 N Blue Lake Dr. Please note new address! Norman, OK 73069 405-759-3953 Lab 405-759-7513 Fax www.excaliburpathology.com From: Nancy Schmitt nancy_schm...@pa-ucl.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:05 AM Subject: [Histonet] wax on the floors Happy Hump Day! What is everyone doing to clean floors of paraffin? Does anyone have any great secrets to how the floors are cleaned of the debris? Thanks for any input! Nancy Nancy Schmitt HT, MLT(ASCP) Histology Coordinator United Clinical Laboratories NOTICE: This email may contain legally privileged information. The information is for the use of only the intended recipient(s) even if addressed incorrectly. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender that you have received it in error and then delete it along with any attachments. Thank you. ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] QIHC
Hello Histoland! I have been an HTL for about a year and a half now and I'm looking to go for my QIHC - any suggestions for studying? What are the best resources for study? Are there any good websites or practice questions? Any study tips or must-have resources? I've looked at the ASCP website and I have most of the books on there plus some others that were handed down to me. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks! Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] EPIC Beaker
Good afternoon! We just went live with Epic Beaker June 2013 and it's been one fat mess. I have plenty of information for anyone interested. It seems there were lots of things that weren't considered for AP with Epic beaker. We have faced a lot of problems with go-live. My first piece of advice is to keep all you pathologists VERY involved with the build structure and to consult with Optime frequently. We've had the most difficulty with Optime and Beaker talking and specimens getting lost in Epic. Or, we've had AP specimens get lost in core lab, and everything has to be reordered to get things moving. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. The build is a big beast, and we didn't have much success with our go-live because there were many things we didn't really know to consider. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor 319-432-2239 (cell) Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM, Paula Sicurello pat...@gmail.com wrote: See if you can get your Beaker people to talk to the Beaker people who are working on the Duke University Health System-ClinLabs AP build. We are taking it one step at a time and the AP module is being built separately from the CP build. Beaker is taking over 18 months to build, we have tentative go-live for July 2014. Paula -- Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP) Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health System Rm.#251M, Duke South, Green Zone Durham, North Carolina 27710 P: 919.684.2091 HIPAA Privacy Notification: This message and any accompanying documents are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, and contain information intended for the specific individual (s) only. This information is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, copying or the taking of any action based on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited . If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Pam Marcum mucra...@comcast.net wrote: I know asked this a couple of months ago however; we are just getting ready to work with the EPIC people on the Histology/IHC/Slide Block/Gross Room issues we need in AP. I am looking for any advise or recommendations anyone who is running Epic Beaker now or is in the process as we are to implement it in the next 6 months or so. I would prefer this is off line if anyone resonding is OK doing it that way. If others want the info then please to Histonet will work too. We are having issues getting our IT group and Epic to understand AP is not the same as CP. Thank You, Pam Marcum UAMS Histology Supervisor ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Tissue Processor Validation
Yes, we do a few validation runs. Nothing too extreme, however we gross some extra patient tissue and do a small run, then increase the amount of blocks processed until we are ready to run cases for patient diagnosis. It really only takes a week or two. After those blocks are cut, then we compare them to the previous processor results and make changes if neccessary. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM, Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com wrote: How do you validate IHC FISH with a new processor? -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:23 AM To: dianar...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Tissue Processor Validation Yes definitely, 5 programs, 25-50 sister, serial sections on tissue that represents patient samples. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: dianar...@aol.com Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:07:19 -0400 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Processor Validation I am interested in knowing how many of you out there Validate your Tissue Processors before you put them into use and how extreme you go. Diana Ripley ___ 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 mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Unstained slides
Martha, I have had experience in three different labs. The unstained slides can pile up quickly, especially when you are using charged slides that are just in case slides for sendouts, IHC, etc. For core biopsies (breasts, fine needles, prostate, etc.) we cut levels and put up at least five of the in between sections to keep on hand in case. We maybe use these slides 10 percent of the time and toss the rest after 3-4 weeks. It can seem wasteful, however if you have a small core, you must save precious tissue. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Martha Ward-Pathology mw...@wakehealth.edu wrote: We are looking at ways to improve our work processes, save time and labor and reduce costs, all while maintaining patient quality...as we all are of course. During our conversations the subject of cutting unstained slides has come up and we are looking for bench marking data to see if we are where we need to be.Currently we are cutting unstained slides for various protocols (including prostate biopsies), where the specimens are tiny, but we are also cutting a lot of just in case unstained slides. Our research has shown that about 50% of the time the unstained slides requested are never used and we are trying to find out if that is high, low or about what other institutions are seeing. If anyone has any data they could share with us we would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help. I can share what I find out if others are interested. Martha Ward, MT (ASCP) QIHC Manager Molecular Diagnostics Lab Medical Center Boulevard \ Winston-Salem, NC 27157 p 336.716.2109 \ f 336.716.5890 mw...@wakehealth.edu ___ 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
Re: [Histonet] Labels for outside blocks
Try General Data Inc. - they have good products, although their customer service is not up to par. They first started out by creating labels that went on automotive parts and stayed there even through the grease and grime. Their labels are very high quality, but again, their customer service is lacking. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM, Morken, Timothy timothy.mor...@ucsfmedctr.org wrote: Has anyone found a very sticky label for labeling outside consult blocks, ie that won't fall off? Tim Morken UCSF Pathology ___ 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] Uncertified Histotechs
Well, my opinion is based on my own experience. I was hired as a histotech with no prior histology experience besides what I completed in the laboratory in college (This was only four years ago in Columbia, MO). I trained on the job, then moved to be a histotech in Cedar Rapids Iowa. I then decided that this was what I wanted to do. So, I bought the textbooks, read them, and sat for my HTL exam (the route 2 method). I graduated top of my class with a triple major in biology, life science and chemistry. Once I became an HTL, I decided to move along my career. Age 27, only in histology for three years, I am the anatomic pathology supervisor. I really think it varies on facility hiring. Some places you must have the certification. By doing the self study and learning on the job, I learned great skills from a handful of senior techs and I passed my exam on the first try. I have two friends that went through histo school and have each failed the test twice. My point? I feel it depends on the individual and where you are. Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 9:17 AM, joelle weaver joellewea...@hotmail.comwrote: I also test any bench HT's practical ability whether they appear with credentials of certification, degrees or otherwise. They MUST have the practical technical abilities to do well on the bench, enough said. In an interview situation, what you have are some tools and bits of information in a very contrived situation to give you some insight into how the person will act and perform as an actual employee. If your market or your organization, allows you the freedom to make your own hiring criteria, then good for you. But if there are legislative or organizational policies where you live or work that create stipulations, then that is how it goes. This discussion has rarely gone anywhere in the posts before, and seems to make more people upset than anything else. I guess no one appreciates being placed into some category. Hey, if you want to become certified, go for it, if you don't that is fine too. The question was about whether this affecting hiring- and I do think it does, in some places very much, in others maybe less? There are always a multitude of factors. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: bsulli...@virtua.org To: joellewea...@hotmail.com; jon2038...@maricopa.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:29:20 + While I understand the need for certification and continuing education, because of regulations it is very hard to even have your OJT's sit for their certification. Recently I interviewed candidates for an open position at my facility. One candidate in particular looked very good on paper. I brought this person in for an interview. Candidate was certified by CAP as a Histo- Technician. I always test their microtomy skills. Imagine my dismay when after more than I hour this person had not produced one decent slide. Needless to say the interview was pretty much over. Lesson here is that letters after one's name does not make a good Histo-Tech. Beatrice Sullivan HT(ASCP)HTL CLSP(NCA) Corporate Histology Supervisor Virtua,Voorhees -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of joelle weaver Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 8:00 AM To: Jon Hannasch; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs It still seems to vary by market ( many factors including licensure in some states), and by organization based on my observations. But I believe that there is certainly a trend toward certification. At my organization they require certification for any consideration, and also education to meet CLIA. But you are likely to get many different opinions on your question. Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC From: jon2038...@maricopa.edu Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:43:10 -0700 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Uncertified Histotechs Is getting a job as an uncertified histotech a thing of the past? I have a friend who has been a very skilled histotech for many years and they have been looking for a job for about a year now. Is this due to bad interviewing or a lack of certification? I'm curious to see if this has happened to other people. They have applied at hospitals and bigger labs such as Caris. Im not asking for a job lead for them I'm just more curious if certification has become a prerequisite now. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet
Re: [Histonet] Cautery-Like Artefact
How long is your overnight processing run? Are these specimens being processed on an eight hour run, a four hour run, or something like a rapid run? On Monday, August 19, 2013, Roger Heyna wrote: We are experiencing a staining artefact on our HE's, most commonly seen on skin specimens, but also observed on other specimen types as well. Within the dermis and subcutaneous regions of the skin specimens, there are portions of what should be collagen that appear homogenized and stained with hematoxylin, instead of the usual eosin staining. It's often on the edge of the section and varies in size between different specimens. The pathologist is normally able to read around it, but there have been cases that were made more difficult to diagnosis by this artefact. Our pathologists believe this artefact resembles cautery artefact, but the dermatologists insist they are not using cautery during collection. We have a large derm service, and most of our derm specimens fix overnight. We have both microwave and conventional processing, and the artefact specimens have been processed on both. All of these specimens have grossing ink on them. Any thoughts on what could be causing this? If it's not cautery, does it seem like a fixation issue? Has anyone seen grossing ink affect processing? Thanks ahead of time for your help. Roger -- Beth Brinegar HTL(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Dako users
Does anyone out there have Dako IHC and special stains as well as their HE coverslipper? We currently use Ventana and are needing an upgrade soon. Any pros and cons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! B ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
