[Histonet] CAP checklist, question ANP.23041.

[Horn, Hazel V]

A bit catty?

Hazel Horn
Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Tarango
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:03 PM
To: Mark Turner
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] CAP checklist, question ANP.23041.

Well I wouldn't try and use a Ph.D. in religous studies to qualify for high
complexity testing...

On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Mark Turner <mturner <@t> csilaboratories.com>wrote:

> Regarding CAP checklist, question ANP.23041.  "The operation of the imaging
> system is performed by high-complexity testing personnel."
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> We have a question regarding the qualifications of the operators.  The
> operators of the Aperio system are simply scanning entire slides to make a
> record for us prior to returning slides to the client.  Our operators make
> no evaluation of the image other than whether the scan is adequate for
> recording purposes, and this is verified by our medical staff prior to
> release of the materials.  In your opinion, does this constitute
> high-complexity testing and require CLIA compliant qualifications for the
> operators?
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> Mark Turner, Ph.D, HT(ASCP) QIHC
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