[Histonet] Specimen numbering systems

[Pam Marcum]

We use a numeric for the case number starting with the year 14-SR-1111 and an alpha and number for blocs with the case.  A1, A2, A3 so it looks like 14-SR-1111 A1 and the next A block is A2 and so on with as many alpha designations as needed.  Last week we had one surgical case with A through AA so it is somewhat flexible that way.  
Pam Marcum 
UAMS 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Donna G. Willis" <Donna.Willis <@t> baylorhealth.edu> 
To: "Histonet" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu> 
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 1:02:56 PM 
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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