[Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems

[Rathborne, Toni]

We use a numeric for the accession number (S-14-1234), followed by alpha for the specimen(A, B, C), and within that have numeric for the number of blocks in each specimen (A1, A2, A3). We haven't ever gone to "Z" in our current LIS, and the ability to add unlimited blocks to each specimen makes it easy to deal with.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 3:11 PM
To: Willis, Donna G.; Histonet (histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu)
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Specimen numbering systems

We are currently using "Numeric" for the specimen (or part) and "Alpha" for the block.  I don't like it; we frequently have "1ZZZZZ" blocks for large CA resections!  I would like to change this going forward.

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
(860) 545-2204 Fax

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Willis, Donna G.
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 2:03 PM
To: Histonet (histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu)
Subject: [Histonet] Specimen numbering systems

Can large facilities of more than 500 beds please let me know how they are numbering their Surgical specimens.  Alpha for the Specimens and numeric for the Block or Numeric for the Specimen and Alpha for the Block.

Thanks,

Donna Willis, HT/HTL(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Manager

Baylor University Medical Center
3500 Gaston Ave|Dallas, Texas  75246
214-820-2465 office|214-725-6184 mobile
BaylorScottandWhite.com


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