[Histonet] HSV

2019-10-10 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Dear all, Is there anyone out there that has a good HSV control block that they could spare? I'm sorry but I don't have anything to trade since we only have small biopsy specimens. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone:

[Histonet] CMV

2019-05-31 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Does anyone have a good CMV control block they would be willing to share? Thanks Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com

[Histonet] job opening

2019-03-19 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We have a Histotech position open in a GI lab located outside Dayton Ohio. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows so you can actually see outside! You must be HT (ASCP) certified or eligible and

Re: [Histonet] Cameras in the Laboratory

2019-01-22 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
If you could share the responses you get I'd appreciate it. We just built a new facility. There are cameras everywhere. They are in the lab and I hate them but you soon forget that they are there. They cover almost all of the lab. There is a small area that isn't covered and we call it the

Re: [Histonet] Eosin on processor for biopsies

2019-01-10 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We have put eosin in the last alcohol on the processor for years. It stays in the esophageal biopsies just fine. Linda -Original Message- From: Cassie P. Davis via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:25 PM To:

[Histonet] Job opening Dayton Oh

2018-09-17 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We're looking for a stand out Histology Technician. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company with a brand new facility. To be successful in this job you must be focused, methodical, precise and able to work collaboratively with a variety of groups. You

[Histonet] job opening

2018-07-11 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We have an opening for a Histology Technician. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows! You must be Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical

[Histonet] job opening

2018-06-19 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We're looking for a Histology Technician, who will prepare histology slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination by staff pathologists. This position is Monday - Friday day shift position. We are a growing company that has just opened a brand new facility, with windows! You must

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

2018-06-13 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
tsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology Linda, How do you handle this key figure of discrepancies? Have you set a cut-off (per person, per day) for any consequencies? What are the consequencies, besides repeated training? thanks Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachri

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

2018-06-13 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
consequencies? What are the consequencies, besides repeated training? thanks Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Blazek, Linda via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. Juni 2018 18:55 An: Normington Lacy; Amy Self Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

Re: [Histonet] QM Dashboard

2018-06-12 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Terri, I completely agree with you on the recut issue but I separate the recuts by Quality Issue and just a deeper section. If a section is folded, has chatter or some other quality issue then I think it needs addressed as a Quality Management issue. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab

Re: [Histonet] Quality Measure for Pathology

2018-06-12 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Also a discrepancy between the number of pieces that are dictated at gross as being in a cassette compared to what is found in the cassette at embedding. You can record the number of blocks that need re-embedded and the number of slide recuts needed a month. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)

Re: [Histonet] Slide printer and cassette label

2018-03-14 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Karen, We print an average of 150 blocks a day and 250+ slides a day. We have 2 cassette printers and 1 slide printer. We have had them for several years now. They are Primera printers purchased from Creative Waste Solutions. https://cwsincorp.com/ We have had excellent results with them

Re: [Histonet] Slide labels or slide labeler

2018-03-08 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
I've used the Primera slide printer since it came out. I like it a lot. It needs it's maintenance kept up like anything else but other than cleaning the rollers there is very little else that needs cleaning. Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive

Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 170, Issue 13 histology hacks

2018-01-16 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
I really take exception to those finding fault with this book! Maybe another word other than hack would have made some people feel better but we all know the intent. Stating that "many of the fixes or secrets described are because some hack failed to do her/his job at an earlier step in the

Re: [Histonet] Histology Hacks - the book

2018-01-12 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
I agree with Terri! We have a newly registered tech and several of us "oldies" and it started a great dialog on tips we have run across in the years. The book has some things we had forgotten too! We all have been enjoying reading and adding little comments. Since we are a GI lab it was

[Histonet] counters

2017-10-24 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Good morning. Does anyone have a picture of a curved counter top for use with the microtome? I thought I had one but can't seem to find it. Thanks! Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email:

Re: [Histonet] cassette printers - multi color cassettes and network ready-

2017-05-16 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Cheryl, We use the Primera printer and have had great success with it. It's small and reliable. You can get it from http://cwsincorp.com/ Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email:

Re: [Histonet] looking for a slider printer

2017-04-21 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Blanca, We have had the Primera Slide printer for several years now. It's a great small footprint printer and easily connects to our LIS. Check with Creative Waste Solutions. http://cwsincorp.com/ They sell them. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton

Re: [Histonet] solvent recyclers

2017-03-23 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
I have had the recycler from CBG for years and it's been a great workhorse! Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: Lauren Sweeney via Histonet

Re: [Histonet] Bob Richmond

2017-03-13 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Happy retirement Dr. Richmond! Just don't retire from the histonet! We need you. I too have a wonderful Samurai collection that someday I'll hand down to a "newbie" that will just scratch their head and say "really" Your advice and humor have been appreciated (and collected) more than

Re: [Histonet] cassette printer additional request

2017-03-01 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
We have the Primera Signature Cassette printer and like it a lot. Support is excellent but we haven't needed it much. Set up is easy. Printing is very good. We also have their slide printer that is interfaced with our LIS. It's sold by Creative Waste Solutions. http://cwsincorp.com/ If

Re: [Histonet] (no subject)

2016-12-01 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Try the BioCare antibody. It's excellent. -Original Message- From: Nirmala Srishan via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 1:43 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] (no subject) Since, Cell Marque H. Pylori is

[Histonet] new lab

2016-10-13 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Hi all, It's finally official. We will be building a new facility with ground breaking in the spring! I have seen the drawings for the designated area in the new building for the histology lab. Now I could use any suggestions that you all may have in designing a new lab. Thanks in advance!

[Histonet] rotomat

2016-09-13 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Good morning, Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of the Hanel Rotomat slide storage system? Thanks, Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Pathology Lab Manager GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email:

[Histonet] expiration dates

2016-07-19 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
Does anyone see an expiration date printed on their can of Freeze Spray? I was told by the company I purchase mine from that it was not needed because it was "not a medical device". Thanks Linda ___ Histonet mailing list

Re: [Histonet] Job opportunity in Colorado-

2015-09-03 Thread Blazek, Linda via Histonet
I'm sorry, I can't resist. I guess it's just too close to vacation time... How strong do you have to be? -Original Message- From: Taylor Rinaldi via Histonet [mailto:histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 12:02 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu