From Sharon at nsh.org Mon Feb 1 13:06:41 2021 From: Sharon at nsh.org (Sharon Kneebone) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 19:06:41 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] ASCP - QIHC credential and the BOC Message-ID: The National Society for Histotechnology recently had a conversation with Pat Tanabe on concerns shared on the Histonet. Pat is the ASCP Board of Certification Executive Director and she helped pull this information together to share on the Histonet. There has been discussion on this forum about the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) QIHC (Qualification in Immunohistochemistry Exam), the exam writing process, and NSH's relationship with the ASCP BOC. The current NSH liaison to the ASCP BOC Board of Governors (BOG) is Lori Schmitt. The previous NSH liaison, Lena Spencer, completed her three terms on the BOG in September 2020. The BOC website has a wealth information concerning the examinations. We publish a monthly newsletter for program directors to keep them current on BOC activities that affect them and their students. In every edition of this newsletter is a link to a document "Understanding ASCP BOC Certifications" (https://s3.amazonaws.com/ascpcdn/static/BOC/elinks/2019/Understanding-ASCP_BOC_Cert-1-19.pdf), which includes explanations and descriptions of the examination committees, practice analyses, and certification development, standard setting, computer adaptive testing, and examination scores. The following is excerpted from "Understanding ASCP BOC Certifications" and explains the process of QIHC examination preparation and the committee composition. "ASCP BOC Certification Examination Committees ASCP BOC certification examination committees and their members provide subject matter expertise for our certification examinations. The members are selected to represent diversity in job type (i.e., educator, bench technologist/technician, and management), geographic location, facility type, and experience. The diversity provides a broad spectrum of current practice in the profession across the country. Anyone wishing to volunteer for an exam committee can go to Volunteer. When vacancies occur, the committee reviews C.V.'s for volunteers fitting the requirements needed (i.e., an educator from the east coast, technologist from a reference lab on the west coast, supervisor at an academic facility). An ASCP BOC certification examination committee's primary responsibility is to validate the content of the certification examination. They do so by periodically administering practice analysis surveys, writing and reviewing items, performing exam database maintenance, periodic standard-setting, and review of psychometric and statistical analysis of the exam items/database. The committees meet annually to review and perform maintenance on the certification exam database(s)." Statistical information on all of our certifications and qualifications can be found on our website. The QIHC had a pass rate of 50% in 2019. The best way to prepare for the QIHC exam is to utilize the topic outline and reading list. For more information on BOC exams and processes, please go to our website or our Facebook pages. Our website is a good source of up-to-date information on BOC exams and processes. Sharon H. Kneebone, CAE, IOM Executive Director National Society for Histotechnology 3545 Ellicott Mills Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 P: 443-535-4060 F: 443-535-4055 E: sharon at nsh.org nsh.org? |histoconvention.org Check out NSH's Covid-19 for Histotechs Resource Page Join the conversation:? The Block |Twitter |LinkedIn |Facebook -----Original Message----- From: histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 1:00 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 206, Issue 18 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." From jwwalker at rrmc.org Tue Feb 2 10:59:47 2021 From: jwwalker at rrmc.org (Joe W. Walker, Jr.) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 16:59:47 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Hologic PAP Imaging In-Reply-To: <863988221.433371.1612037648922@mail.yahoo.com> References: <863988221.433371.1612037648922.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <863988221.433371.1612037648922@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Your Hologic rep and/or technical specialist should be able to provide you with this information. Their staining system is proprietary and Hologic is your best resource. Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) P 802.747.1790 F 802.747.6525 joewalker at rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -----Original Message----- From: Ann Specian via Histonet Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 3:14 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Hologic PAP Imaging [External Email] This email originated from outside of the organization. Think before you click: Don?t click on links, open attachments or respond to requests for sensitive information if the email looks suspicious or you don?t recognize the sender. Is anyone using a xylene substitute when staining their PAPs and imaging using the Hologic Imagers? If you are, can you tell me which xylene substitute you are using (as long as it is FDA approved). Have you had any issues? Thank you, Ann _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet__;!!I87qwjxLstg3H_X5!srQHKmV8GuqFv8wjZRYu2yY1hJu5YoEPv_vtXIoC1jKu8I2bciAjP96Yp2iR5wM$ [https://www.rrmc.org/app/files/public/3159/ValesEmailSig2020.jpg] From relia1 at earthlink.net Tue Feb 2 11:16:25 2021 From: relia1 at earthlink.net (Pam Barker) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 12:16:25 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin Special Edition for Leadership! Message-ID: <074801d6f987$22f5e5d0$68e1b170$@earthlink.net> Hi Histopeeps, What would make the perfect management position? ? Is it the location? ? Perhaps the type of lab? ? How about the size of the staff/lab? ? Maybe it?s the Hours? The Money and/or benefits? ? Could it be that a particular situation is the next logical step in your career? More than likely the answer is all of the above in different degrees. That is why I am contacting you with this special bulletin. Histopeeps, I am starting to get a lot of management opportunities and I wanted to touch base and let you know. Your next opportunity might be just around the corner and I might have it for you. If you are looking for a position right now please contact me right away. We can talk about my current positions OR about a customized search on your behalf. If you aren?t looking right away but want to let me know what would make a perfect job for you so that I could keep an eye out, that would be great too. To do that, send me an email at relia1 at earthlink.net or call me on my cell at 407-353-5070. Here are my current leadership and specialty opportunities: ? Assay Development Specialist - Ft. 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Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/Special Chemistry Supervisor | Commonwealth Health Laboratory Services | mjdessoye at commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1484 From Eric_Gilchrist at unc.edu Wed Feb 3 14:54:34 2021 From: Eric_Gilchrist at unc.edu (Gilchrist, Eric P) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 20:54:34 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Bouin's solution in a spray bottle In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Cancer Diagnostics "INK + AID" tissue marking dye setting solution, 8oz spray bottle. Eric Gilchrist | Supervisor, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Laboratory University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry P 919.537.3153 | F 919.843.6508 -----Original Message----- From: Michael Dessoye via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 1:48 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Bouin's solution in a spray bottle Does anyone know of a vendor that offers bouin's solution in a spray bottle? Thanks, Mike -- Michael J. Dessoye, M.S. | Histology/Toxicology/Special Chemistry Supervisor | Commonwealth Health Laboratory Services | mjdessoye at commonwealthhealth.net | 575 N. River Street | Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 | Tel: 570-552-1432 | Fax: 570-552-1484 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From tony.henwood at health.nsw.gov.au Wed Feb 3 18:53:38 2021 From: tony.henwood at health.nsw.gov.au (Tony Henwood (SCHN)) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 00:53:38 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Source of Bombesin antibody for IHC Message-ID: <8c2149c6dc8147a4a6d296582c47728f@SVDCMBX-MEX024.nswhealth.net> Hi all, Our usual supplier of Bombesin antibody (ABCAM AB86037) (used for neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia of infancy) no longer carries this antibody. Does anyone know of an alternative that works well in FFPE sections? Regards Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) Principal Scientist, the Children's Hospital at Westmead Adjunct Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney Tel: 612 9845 3306 Fax: 612 9845 3318 Pathology Department the children's hospital at westmead Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145, AUSTRALIA This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of NSW Health or any of its entities. From luigi at medequipsource.com Thu Feb 4 16:36:26 2021 From: luigi at medequipsource.com (Luigi Mascio) Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 22:36:26 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 2 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Buy Bouin's from a consumable company and pour it in your own spray bottle! Luigi M. Mascio BS HT (ASCP) Technical Director luigi at medequipsource.com 724-687-7342 direct number 724-369-1604 ext. 102 412-216-0496 cell For a great resource visit medequipsource.com, especially our blog with histology tips of the week. MES?Premium Services: . New Histology and Pathology Products . High Quality Remanufactured Equipment . Signature Preventative Maintenance Programs . Lab Design & Workflow Layout . Remanufacture Existing Equipment . Innovative Financing Programs . Service Contracts (*Limited Area) . We carry all major OEM brands . -----Original Message----- From: histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:00 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 2 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." From sbonner at pathregional.com Fri Feb 5 13:14:33 2021 From: sbonner at pathregional.com (Silvia Bonner) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 19:14:33 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Message-ID: Hi Everyone, We are looking to purchase new microtomes. I would welcome any feedback positive or negative. We are currently looking at HM355 S manufactured in 2018. Thank you for your help, Silvia Bonner, BS, HT(ASCP) CM Histology Supervisor sbonner at pathregional.com Pathologists? Regional Laboratory Anatomical Pathology 2841 Juniper Dr. Suite 1 Lewiston, ID 83501 (208)746-5533 This email may contain physician, patient and/or attorney material that is confidential or privileged for the sole use of the intended recipient. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT ANY REVIEW, RELIANCE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by telephone at (208) 746-0516 or (208) 746-5533 and delete all copies. This email may contain physician, patient and/or attorney material that is confidential or privileged for the sole use of the intended recipient. 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McClain, MD 631 361-4000 cell 631 926-3655 -----Original Message----- From: histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 1:00 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 3 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 2 (Luigi Mascio) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 22:36:26 +0000 From: Luigi Mascio To: "histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 2 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Buy Bouin's from a consumable company and pour it in your own spray bottle! Luigi M. Mascio BS HT (ASCP) Technical Director luigi at medequipsource.com 724-687-7342 direct number 724-369-1604 ext. 102 412-216-0496 cell For a great resource visit medequipsource.com, especially our blog with histology tips of the week. MES?Premium Services: . New Histology and Pathology Products . High Quality Remanufactured Equipment . Signature Preventative Maintenance Programs . Lab Design & Workflow Layout . Remanufacture Existing Equipment . Innovative Financing Programs . Service Contracts (*Limited Area) . We carry all major OEM brands . -----Original Message----- From: histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 1:00 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 2 Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ End of Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 3 **************************************** From rsrichmond at gmail.com Sat Feb 6 12:22:22 2021 From: rsrichmond at gmail.com (Bob Richmond) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 13:22:22 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Bouin's fixative In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > > Bouin's fixative has no business being used in a spray bottle. It's a very > toxic material that shouldn't be aerosolized. > As Dr. Steve McClain suggests, dilute acetic acid - 3 to 5%, white vinegar, is quite sufficient for preparing tissue for inking, and isn't toxic and messy like Bouin's fixative, or flammable like acetone. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN From Kim.Kolman at va.gov Tue Feb 9 07:33:34 2021 From: Kim.Kolman at va.gov (Kolman, Kimberly D.) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:33:34 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] leaky formalin containers Message-ID: Has anyone been seeing a rash of leaky formalin specimen containers lately? Specifically the small 4oz red lid containers from a certain manufacturer? We are seeing leakage from probably 70-80% of the containers in the last couple of months. Multiple lot #s and multiple clinic locations. It is being addressed inhouse (please tighten/don't over tighten/leave containers upright.....) Also - our lot#s could be some older ones as we are just now picking back up from the COVID shut down. These have likely been sitting in the clinics for a while so they might not be any that are currently in circulation out there. Just thought I'd see if there is a problem elsewhere. TIA for any responses. Kim Kimberly D. Kolman, HT (ASCP) VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center 4101 S. 4th St. Trfwy. Leavenworth, Ks 66048 913-682-2000 x 52537 Kim.Kolman at va.gov From tbraud at holyredeemer.com Tue Feb 9 07:46:20 2021 From: tbraud at holyredeemer.com (Terri Braud) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:46:20 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Bouin's in a spray bottle Message-ID: <48E053DDF6CE074DB6A7414BA05403F801E49628A6@HRHEX02-HOS.holyredeemer.local> I have to agree with Bob. Bouin's should not be used as an ink fixative, especially in a spray bottle. We use 5% Vinegar, or glacial acetic acid, and it works just fine. Just my 2 cents - T Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor HNL Labs, Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal -----Original Message----- From: histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2021 1:00 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [EXTERNAL] Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 5 CAUTION: This email originated from outside Holy Redeemer. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Contact our IT Support Center at 215-938-3900 with questions. Send Histonet mailing list submissions to histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu You can reach the person managing the list at histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Bouin's fixative (Bob Richmond) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 13:22:22 -0500 From: Bob Richmond To: "Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Subject: Re: [Histonet] Bouin's fixative Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Bouin's fixative has no business being used in a spray bottle. It's a very > toxic material that shouldn't be aerosolized. > As Dr. Steve McClain suggests, dilute acetic acid - 3 to 5%, white vinegar, is quite sufficient for preparing tissue for inking, and isn't toxic and messy like Bouin's fixative, or flammable like acetone. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ------------------------------ End of Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 5 **************************************** From Doug.Valarik at sonoraquest.com Tue Feb 9 09:01:36 2021 From: Doug.Valarik at sonoraquest.com (Valarik, Doug-SQL) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:01:36 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Vortex Mixer Message-ID: I'm a Biomed at a laboratory and am trying to help my serology department locate a new vortex mixer. What do you typically use? They would like one that can do multiple tubes but be stable enough to run inside a BSC. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. From Kelly.Pairan at nationwidechildrens.org Tue Feb 9 09:29:59 2021 From: Kelly.Pairan at nationwidechildrens.org (Pairan, Kelly) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:29:59 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations Message-ID: <991815e36c8446e6a3146fd7ae69f51b@l2perdwmbx01.childrensroot.net> Good Morning Histoland, We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were wondering what other labs were using and would recommend. Thanks for your feedback! Kelly Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Email: kelly.pairan at nationwidechildrens.org ph: 614-722-5414 fx: 614-722-3033 From raestask at grics.net Tue Feb 9 11:25:49 2021 From: raestask at grics.net (raestask) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:25:49 -0600 Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainers Message-ID: Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From Charles.Bacon at baystatehealth.org Tue Feb 9 12:32:39 2021 From: Charles.Bacon at baystatehealth.org (Bacon, Charles) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:32:39 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations In-Reply-To: <991815e36c8446e6a3146fd7ae69f51b@l2perdwmbx01.childrensroot.net> References: <991815e36c8446e6a3146fd7ae69f51b@l2perdwmbx01.childrensroot.net> Message-ID: <1d9f6f45d2e04753a6015c29687692ca@ZXSWEXCHMXPR01.bhs.org> Hi Kelly, We have tried several manufactures, as well as model types over the years. We have had sliding microtomes (Microm, no longer available), and rotary microtomes from, Leizt (old), AO (very old), and Leica. We have had several models from Leica and prefer their durability. If you are manual, you are hard pressed to find a more durable and reliable microtome than the "Leica RM2125 RTS - The Essential Microtome" you can get the gross feed wheel in "American (toward you)" or "European (away from you)" so be careful to ask when ordering. If you are looking for Automatic we have 10 of the RM2255 from Leica, which I think is now called "HistoCore AUTOCUT - Automated Rotary Microtome." These are great and several of my techs have adopted the use of a foot pedal to preserve their shoulders. Good luck and happy shopping! Best, Chuck Bacon, HTL(ASCP)CM Supervisor Histology Baystate Medical Center 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040 Telephone: 413-322-4786? Fax: 413-322-4790 Charles.Bacon at baystatehealth.org -----Original Message----- From: Pairan, Kelly Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:30 AM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations Good Morning Histoland, We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were wondering what other labs were using and would recommend. Thanks for your feedback! Kelly Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP) Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Email: kelly.pairan at nationwidechildrens.org ph: 614-722-5414 fx: 614-722-3033 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please view our annual report at http://www.bhannualreport.org CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply to the sender immediately or by telephone at 413-794-0000 and destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments. For further information regarding Baystate Health's privacy policy, please visit our Internet site at https://www.baystatehealth.org. From denise.long at uconn.edu Tue Feb 9 13:28:31 2021 From: denise.long at uconn.edu (Long, Denise) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:28:31 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners Message-ID: Anyone out there using either the Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners, maybe even the FS LIVE scanner version? I would love to have some feedback on any of these instruments as well as experience with the company service. thanks, Denise Denise M. Long, MS, HTL (ASCP) QIHC University of Connecticut Department of Pathobiology Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Histology Laboratory Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3089 (860) 486-0851 From wilfong1923 at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 14:21:26 2021 From: wilfong1923 at gmail.com (John Frazier) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:21:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2B6BAB7E-5291-449C-83E6-6EDE27BE5632@gmail.com> Dako has one Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: > > ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone From hinderaker.s at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 14:49:55 2021 From: hinderaker.s at gmail.com (s h) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:49:55 -0700 Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainers In-Reply-To: <2B6BAB7E-5291-449C-83E6-6EDE27BE5632@gmail.com> References: <2B6BAB7E-5291-449C-83E6-6EDE27BE5632@gmail.com> Message-ID: The Dako Artisan > On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet wrote: > > ?Dako has one > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: >> >> ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From acoscetti at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 15:48:30 2021 From: acoscetti at gmail.com (Amanda Coscetti) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:48:30 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Dragon Message-ID: <3D4A88A7-181E-47B2-B830-64437CAE1F5F@gmail.com> Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists type all of the information in Cerner reports. Thanks!! Amanda From cls71877 at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 16:01:54 2021 From: cls71877 at gmail.com (Cristi Rigazio) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:01:54 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Dragon In-Reply-To: <3D4A88A7-181E-47B2-B830-64437CAE1F5F@gmail.com> References: <3D4A88A7-181E-47B2-B830-64437CAE1F5F@gmail.com> Message-ID: <232B1A9F-8471-48F6-AE43-67B05F97C4D3@gmail.com> I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in dual worlds with both Dragon and MModal. If you would like to contact me separately I am happy to discuss! Thanks Cristi > On Feb 9, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Amanda Coscetti via Histonet wrote: > > ?Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. > Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists type all of the information in Cerner reports. > > Thanks!! > Amanda > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From tkngflght at yahoo.com Tue Feb 9 17:07:26 2021 From: tkngflght at yahoo.com (Cheryl) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:07:26 -0600 Subject: [Histonet] Cost per slide accounting (Rene Buss?) References: Message-ID: Hi guys - have a lecture to prep for PA students and hope to impress on them their part in quality and cost control. Does anyone have a cool visual chart or metric that drills down including CPT reimbisrsement through cost per block/slide with tech and PA time in the production accounting? If my memory serves, Rene Busa had a plethora of great info in this realm - are you still hanging out, sir?? Would love to hear from you And anyone else who might help..? Thanks in advance. Cheryl Kerry Please excuse typos-sent from a phone. From wilfong1923 at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 17:37:27 2021 From: wilfong1923 at gmail.com (John Frazier) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:37:27 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] H&E Stainers In-Reply-To: References: <2B6BAB7E-5291-449C-83E6-6EDE27BE5632@gmail.com> Message-ID: <9FBC27C6-9FA4-48F4-9941-679CCC43E040@gmail.com> No, the Dako Artisan is a Special Stainer. The Dako Cover Stainer is the H&E stainer. > On Feb 9, 2021, at 3:49 PM, s h wrote: > > The Dako Artisan > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet wrote: >> >> ?Dako has one >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: >>> >>> ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Histonet mailing list >> Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu >> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From tbraud at holyredeemer.com Wed Feb 10 12:23:28 2021 From: tbraud at holyredeemer.com (Terri Braud) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:23:28 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Dragon Message-ID: <48E053DDF6CE074DB6A7414BA05403F801E4962E7F@HRHEX02-HOS.holyredeemer.local> We were using mModal and are in transition to Voicebrook which uses Dragon as a speech recognition set up with SQ CoPath for both grossing and microscopic dictations. We have mixed user feelings, too. Our PA who does the majority of the gross, uses it and has lots of templates preset to simplify the gross. She uses voice commands to navigate through CoPath. She is very fast and seldom has an error. With the pathologists, it's a bit of a mixed bag, somewhat dependent on how they embrace the technology change. Proper installation and set up, complete with templates is key. The use of a headset with mic seems to produce the best results as opposed to a gooseneck microphone. I hope this helps. Terri Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor HNL Labs, Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal Message: 5 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:48:30 -0500 From: Amanda Coscetti To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Dragon Message-ID: <3D4A88A7-181E-47B2-B830-64437CAE1F5F at gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists type all of the information in Cerner reports. Thanks!! Amanda ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:01:54 -0500 From: Cristi Rigazio To: Amanda Coscetti Cc: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dragon Message-ID: <232B1A9F-8471-48F6-AE43-67B05F97C4D3 at gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in dual worlds with both Dragon and MModal. If you would like to contact me separately I am happy to discuss! Thanks Cristi From wilfong1923 at gmail.com Wed Feb 10 14:20:32 2021 From: wilfong1923 at gmail.com (John Frazier) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:20:32 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 207, Issue 7 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: In all honesty, there is not a H&E stainer with all the reagents in pre-filled bottles/boxes that compares to the Ventana HE600. It is superior in quality of stain, safety to the user and environment, and or minimization of hands on for maintenance. Lastly the Ventana HE600 needs only 24 hrs post staining time for the slide to be filed. All other H&E stainers that use glass coverslips require at least 48 hrs post staining time before the slide can be filed. *John Frazier* *MT(ASCP), MBA* *Lean 6 Six Sigma Black Belt* *Healthcare Consultant* *C - 302-310-7567* *H - 704-847-0566* *wilfong1923 at gmail.com * On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM wrote: > Send Histonet mailing list submissions to > histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > histonet-request at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > You can reach the person managing the list at > histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Histonet digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Microtome Recommendations (Bacon, Charles) > 2. Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners (Long, Denise) > 3. Re: H&E Stainers (John Frazier) > 4. Re: H&E Stainers (s h) > 5. Dragon (Amanda Coscetti) > 6. Re: Dragon (Cristi Rigazio) > 7. Cost per slide accounting (Rene Buss?) (Cheryl) > 8. Re: H&E Stainers (John Frazier) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Bacon, Charles" > To: "Pairan, Kelly" , " > histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu" > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:32:39 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations > Hi Kelly, > > We have tried several manufactures, as well as model types over the years. > We have had sliding microtomes (Microm, no longer available), and rotary > microtomes from, Leizt (old), AO (very old), and Leica. We have had several > models from Leica and prefer their durability. If you are manual, you are > hard pressed to find a more durable and reliable microtome than the "Leica > RM2125 RTS - The Essential Microtome" you can get the gross feed wheel in > "American (toward you)" or "European (away from you)" so be careful to ask > when ordering. If you are looking for Automatic we have 10 of the RM2255 > from Leica, which I think is now called "HistoCore AUTOCUT - Automated > Rotary Microtome." These are great and several of my techs have adopted the > use of a foot pedal to preserve their shoulders. Good luck and happy > shopping! > > Best, > > Chuck Bacon, HTL(ASCP)CM > Supervisor Histology > Baystate Medical Center > 361 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040 > Telephone: 413-322-4786 Fax: 413-322-4790 > Charles.Bacon at baystatehealth.org > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pairan, Kelly > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:30 AM > To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Recommendations > > Good Morning Histoland, > We're looking into requesting capital for a new microtome and we were > wondering what other labs were using and would recommend. > > Thanks for your feedback! > Kelly > > Kelly Pairan, BS, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHC (ASCP) > Histology Supervisor-Anatomic Pathology > Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine > Email: kelly.pairan at nationwidechildrens.org > ph: 614-722-5414 > fx: 614-722-3033 > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please view our annual report at http://www.bhannualreport.org > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may > contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the > designated recipients named above. 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For further information regarding Baystate Health's privacy > policy, please visit our Internet site at https://www.baystatehealth.org. > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Long, Denise" > To: histonet > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:28:31 +0000 > Subject: [Histonet] Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide scanners > Anyone out there using either the Motic EasyScan Pro and Pro 6 slide > scanners, maybe even the FS LIVE scanner version? > I would love to have some feedback on any of these instruments as well as > experience with the company service. > thanks, > Denise > > Denise M. Long, MS, HTL (ASCP) QIHC > University of Connecticut > Department of Pathobiology > Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory > Histology Laboratory > Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3089 > (860) 486-0851 > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: John Frazier > To: raestask > Cc: Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 15:21:26 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Histonet] H&E Stainers > Dako has one > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: > > > > ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in > prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung > Galaxy smartphone > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: s h > To: John Frazier > Cc: raestask , histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 13:49:55 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Histonet] H&E Stainers > The Dako Artisan > > > On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet < > histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > > > > ?Dako has one > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: > >> > >> ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in > prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung > Galaxy smartphone > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Histonet mailing list > > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Amanda Coscetti > To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:48:30 -0500 > Subject: [Histonet] Dragon > Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to > Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. > Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists > type all of the information in Cerner reports. > > Thanks!! > Amanda > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Cristi Rigazio > To: Amanda Coscetti > Cc: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:01:54 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dragon > I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did > small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the > system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love > it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in > dual worlds with both Dragon and MModal. If you would like to contact me > separately I am happy to discuss! > > Thanks > Cristi > > > On Feb 9, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Amanda Coscetti via Histonet < > histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > > > > ?Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to > Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. > > Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists > type all of the information in Cerner reports. > > > > Thanks!! > > Amanda > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Histonet mailing list > > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Cheryl > To: "histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu" > > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:07:26 -0600 > Subject: [Histonet] Cost per slide accounting (Rene Buss?) > Hi guys - have a lecture to prep for PA students and hope to impress on > them their part in quality and cost control. > > Does anyone have a cool visual chart or metric that drills down including > CPT reimbisrsement through cost per block/slide with tech and PA time in > the production accounting? > > If my memory serves, Rene Busa had a plethora of great info in this realm > - are you still hanging out, sir?? Would love to hear from you > > And anyone else who might help..? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheryl Kerry > > Please excuse typos-sent from a phone. > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: John Frazier > To: s h > Cc: raestask , histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 18:37:27 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Histonet] H&E Stainers > No, the Dako Artisan is a Special Stainer. The Dako Cover Stainer is the > H&E stainer. > > On Feb 9, 2021, at 3:49 PM, s h wrote: > > > > The Dako Artisan > > > >> On Feb 9, 2021, at 1:39 PM, John Frazier via Histonet < > histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > >> > >> ?Dako has one > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Feb 9, 2021, at 12:25 PM, raestask wrote: > >>> > >>> ?Is there a stainer other than Ventana's that has all the reagents in > prefilled bottles?Rae Ann Staskiewicz HT(ASCP)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung > Galaxy smartphone > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Histonet mailing list > >> Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > >> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From ewj at pigs.ag Wed Feb 10 15:48:08 2021 From: ewj at pigs.ag (E. Wayne Johnson) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:48:08 +0800 Subject: [Histonet] Dragon In-Reply-To: <48E053DDF6CE074DB6A7414BA05403F801E4962E7F@HRHEX02-HOS.holyredeemer.local> References: <48E053DDF6CE074DB6A7414BA05403F801E4962E7F@HRHEX02-HOS.holyredeemer.local> Message-ID: I use Nuance Dragon for making video scripts, transcribing audio stripped out of video recordings, and for dictation of documents. Until one gets it trained it will create very humourous mondegreens of technical terms. But you can add terms like thromboembolic meningoencephalitis and extramedullary haematopoesis which it handles with glee. It is very fast and it can go as fast as I can talk. I have a very fine Shure desktop microphone and a Jabra headset.? The Jabra headset sounds awful on audio recordings but is great for dictations.? The Shure microphone sounds awesome but doesnt match the Jabra headset for dictation speed and accuracy.? The worst thing about Dragon is that it is Windows-based and they dont have a Linux version and it doesnt run under Wine, so I have to reboot my machine and start windows when i want to use it. mModal is a 3M product.? 3M medical is pretty stodgy and unfriendly and hard to get along with. E. Wayne Johnson, DVM Enable AgTech Beijing Terri Braud via Histonet wrote: > We were using mModal and are in transition to Voicebrook which uses Dragon as a speech recognition set up with SQ CoPath for both grossing and microscopic dictations. We have mixed user feelings, too. Our PA who does the majority of the gross, uses it and has lots of templates preset to simplify the gross. She uses voice commands to navigate through CoPath. She is very fast and seldom has an error. With the pathologists, it's a bit of a mixed bag, somewhat dependent on how they embrace the technology change. Proper installation and set up, complete with templates is key. The use of a headset with mic seems to produce the best results as opposed to a gooseneck microphone. I hope this helps. Terri > > Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) > Anatomic Pathology Supervisor > HNL Labs, Holy Redeemer Hospital > 1648 Huntingdon Pike > Meadowbrook, PA 19046 > ph: 215-938-3689 > fax: 215-938-3874 > Care, Comfort, and Heal > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 16:48:30 -0500 > From: Amanda Coscetti > To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: [Histonet] Dragon > Message-ID: <3D4A88A7-181E-47B2-B830-64437CAE1F5F at gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Does anyone use Dragon while grossing? We are looking at switching to Dragon and wanted some feedback for use in pathology. > Currently, we use M*Modal for dictations and then have transcriptionists type all of the information in Cerner reports. > Thanks!! > Amanda > ------------------------------ > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:01:54 -0500 > From: Cristi Rigazio > To: Amanda Coscetti > Cc: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Dragon > Message-ID: <232B1A9F-8471-48F6-AE43-67B05F97C4D3 at gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I used it exclusively in GI lab for years and loved it but we only did small biopsies, so it was super simple. We use it now throughout the system I work in and there are a variety of opinions. Some of the PAs love it and some really struggle. Same with the pathologists. So we live in dual worlds with both Dragon and MModal. If you would like to contact me separately I am happy to discuss! Thanks Cristi > > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet > From rjr6 at psu.edu Thu Feb 11 09:45:20 2021 From: rjr6 at psu.edu (Horner, Roberta J) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:45:20 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] coverslippers Message-ID: I am looking for recommendations for a coverslipper for a small lab Roberta Horner Animal Diagnostic Lab Penn State University From Timothy.Morken at ucsf.edu Thu Feb 11 10:39:02 2021 From: Timothy.Morken at ucsf.edu (Morken, Timothy) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:02 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Other Histonet-like listservers? Message-ID: Hi all, I'm going to give a presentation on online histology help sites like Histonet and the NSH Block. Does anyone know of other listservers that can be of help to histotechnologists in all fields? I checked the MSA EM listserver but it is down for some technical reason. Thanks in advance for any help! Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center From jkiernan at uwo.ca Fri Feb 12 14:08:13 2021 From: jkiernan at uwo.ca (John Kiernan) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:08:13 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Other Histonet-like listservers? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Try this. https://biologicalstaincommission.org/bscglossary.html Glossary of Staining Methods, Reagents, Immunostaining, Terminology and Eponyms. Currently Version 1.2. Version 2.0 with another 300 or so items will go online quite soon. Other items at http://biologicalstaincommission.org include QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - Staining, histochemistry and histotechnology FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), Version 2.0 November 2019, at https://biologicalstaincommission.org/faqlist.htm, and information about BSC-certified stains. There's also Bryan Llewellyn's StainsFile site: https://stainsfile.info/xindex.html, Last updated January 2019. John Kiernan J. A. Kiernan MB, ChB, PhD, DSc Professor Emeritus, Dept of Anatomy & Cell Biology University of Western Ontario, London, Canada https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/anatomy/people/bios/emeriti/kiernan_john.html Also Secretary, Biological Stain Commission, Inc. https://biologicalstaincommission.org = = = ________________________________ From: Morken, Timothy via Histonet Sent: February 11, 2021 11:39 AM To: Histonet Subject: [Histonet] Other Histonet-like listservers? Hi all, I'm going to give a presentation on online histology help sites like Histonet and the NSH Block. Does anyone know of other listservers that can be of help to histotechnologists in all fields? I checked the MSA EM listserver but it is down for some technical reason. Thanks in advance for any help! Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From Timothy.Morken at ucsf.edu Fri Feb 12 14:33:01 2021 From: Timothy.Morken at ucsf.edu (Morken, Timothy) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:33:01 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] IHC Disclaimer for immunofluorescence stains Message-ID: Those labs doing diagnostic immunofluorescence for kidney or skin, do you put in the IHC disclaimer used for peroxidase staining on the reports? Tim Morken Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies Department of Pathology UC San Francisco Medical Center From Teresa.Lima at bmc.org Fri Feb 12 14:39:40 2021 From: Teresa.Lima at bmc.org (Lima, Teresa) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:39:40 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab Message-ID: <282116d5289d4e6ea34c8fc1a4e262bd@bmc.org> Hello all, We are having issues with microcalcifications in breast tissue not being present in the H&E slides of breast biopsies. The pathologists would like to get an x-ray machine for the grossing room. Does anyone know where we can purchase a small, portable x-ray machine? Thanks, Terri This electronic transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately as use of this information is strictly prohibited. From LNormington at uwhealth.org Fri Feb 12 14:42:03 2021 From: LNormington at uwhealth.org (Normington Lacy) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:42:03 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab In-Reply-To: <282116d5289d4e6ea34c8fc1a4e262bd@bmc.org> References: <282116d5289d4e6ea34c8fc1a4e262bd@bmc.org> Message-ID: Hologic has several different size radiologic image capture instruments. They are called Hologic Faxitron. -----Original Message----- From: Lima, Teresa via Histonet Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 2:40 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab WARNING: This email appears to have originated outside of the UW Health email system. DO NOT CLICK on links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello all, We are having issues with microcalcifications in breast tissue not being present in the H&E slides of breast biopsies. The pathologists would like to get an x-ray machine for the grossing room. Does anyone know where we can purchase a small, portable x-ray machine? Thanks, Terri This electronic transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately as use of this information is strictly prohibited. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet From tbraud at holyredeemer.com Mon Feb 15 08:21:04 2021 From: tbraud at holyredeemer.com (Terri Braud) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:21:04 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Xray machines for Histology Message-ID: <48E053DDF6CE074DB6A7414BA05403F801E49633F0@HRHEX02-HOS.holyredeemer.local> Everyone here LOVES our Hologic Faxitron. A self-contained unit, so simple to operate. We can instantly x ray anything, including sometimes, the paraffin blocks, to see the microcalcifications to be sure we get them on a slide if they are there. Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP) Anatomic Pathology Supervisor HNL Labs, Holy Redeemer Hospital 1648 Huntingdon Pike Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ph: 215-938-3689 fax: 215-938-3874 Care, Comfort, and Heal ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:39:40 +0000 From: "Lima, Teresa" To: "histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Subject: [Histonet] X-ray machines for the lab Hello all, We are having issues with microcalcifications in breast tissue not being present in the H&E slides of breast biopsies. The pathologists would like to get an x-ray machine for the grossing room. Does anyone know where we can purchase a small, portable x-ray machine? Thanks, Terri From ASelf at tidelandshealth.org Tue Feb 16 06:35:17 2021 From: ASelf at tidelandshealth.org (Amy Self) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:35:17 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Histology Supervisor Job Description/Duites Message-ID: Good Morning Everyone, Hope all is well with you and that everyone is staying safe. Does anyone have a job description or job duties for a histology supervisor and/or pathology manager that can be shared with me or any suggestions on where I can find information on what the duties re for these positions. Thanks in advance, Amy Self Senior Histology Technologist Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital 606 Black River Road Georgetown, SC 29440 Office: (843) 520-8711 aself at tidelandshealth.org Our mission: We help people live better lives through better health. NOTE: The information contained in this message may be privileged, confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. From erin.mccarthy at tempus.com Wed Feb 17 14:34:51 2021 From: erin.mccarthy at tempus.com (Erin McCarthy) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:34:51 -0600 Subject: [Histonet] Leica Slide Printer Message-ID: Hi all, I am looking to see if anyone here uses the Leica HistoCore PERMA S Slide printer/s in their lab? The integration with the Bond III IHC stainer makes them highly appealing to my team since it will allow us to error proof the IHC staining process. However, my finance/business folks are worried since they are guaranteed for 1 year that they will break down after that time and then we will play the replacement rodeo on our dime. Thank you so much for your help! -- Erin McCarthy, HT (ASCP) She/Her Histology Supervisor Tempus Labs 600 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60654 Cell: (708)269-8610 -- This email and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you believe that you have received it in error, please delete the email and attachments and then notify Tempus by calling *800.739.4137*. From LRaff at uropartners.com Thu Feb 18 07:55:40 2021 From: LRaff at uropartners.com (Lester Raff MD) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:55:40 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Biocare Intellipath Message-ID: <6347C6D2B080534F9B5C2B08436DCFAF1786D5FA@COLOEXCH01.uropartners.local> Chicagoland Histonetters, Our lab has the following great piece of equipment available. We are asking $3000. Biocare Intellipath FLX IHC Staining system Complete system includes: CPU, Monitor, Zebra label printers, Biocare Decloaking chamber, all bulk reagent containers. 10 Years old. Great working condition. Can deliver within Chicagoland area and help set up. For details, please contact Devin Pry, Histology Manager 708-486-0076 x3090 Lester J. Raff, MD MBA FCAP Laboratory Director UroPartners LLC Laboratory 2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511 Westchester, IL 60154 Telephone 708-486-0076 Fax 708-492-0203 From akemiat3377 at gmail.com Sun Feb 21 07:30:54 2021 From: akemiat3377 at gmail.com (Eileen Akemi Allison) Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:30:54 -0700 Subject: [Histonet] Validation of new G2 Coverslipper Message-ID: <086B524C-696E-43EE-9232-20432E2D8941@gmail.com> Good Morning Histo Peeps: We just purchased a new Sakura G2 Coverslipper for our IHC Lab. The engineer will be coming Monday to make sure all adjustments are in alignment and fine tune anything which might have gotten out of alignment due to shipping. I have never validated a new Coverslipper in any of the labs I have managed. I searched the internet and was not able to find any information or instructions pertaining to Coverslipper Validation. I am of course going to run several test slides prior to running any actual cases on it. I will instruct my staff to date and provide test information on the slides to accompany the paperwork Sakura provides for the set-up of the equipment, but I am not sure that will be sufficient. Since we our a research facility, my IHC Director does not feel we need to validate our new Coverslipper to comply to GLP. I just want to make sure for my own assurance. I would greatly appreciate any guidelines for validation you may want to share with me. Best Regards, Akemi Eileen (Akemi) Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) IHC Manager HistoTox Labs, Inc. 2108 55th St. Suite 120 Boulder, CO 80301 Cell: (408) 335-9994 Office: 303-633-5401 Email: EAllison at histotoxlabs.com www.histotoxlabs.com From beth.oneil1 at wvumedicine.org Mon Feb 22 06:01:27 2021 From: beth.oneil1 at wvumedicine.org (O'Neil, Beth A.) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:01:27 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Fw: Enrichment Week Starts TODAY In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Histology will get their Med Tech student tomorrow, Feb 23 at 07:00 until 11:00. ________________________________ From: Schmidt, Ashley A. Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:57 AM Subject: Enrichment Week Starts TODAY Reminder, we have a student on Enrichment week starting today AM (7am-11) PM (11-3:30) Monday Managers(7am), Quality Assurance(8am), Path Table(10-11) Cytogenetics Tuesday Histology Point of Care Wednesday Specimen Processing Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Thursday Cytology (8am start) Morgue Friday OFF Note: The PM rotation will be in charge of sending the student to lunch with the exception on Thursday. The student will report to the Morgue at 12:30pm after lunch. Ashley Schmidt Manager, Clinical Labs One Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506-8009 Phone 304-598-4241 ext 3223 Fax 304-598-4166 Confidentiality Notice: 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, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From amurvosh at advancederm.net Tue Feb 23 09:00:47 2021 From: amurvosh at advancederm.net (Anne Murvosh) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:47 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Formalin question Message-ID: I was wondering if 10% formalin needed to be kept in a flammable cabinet. We never have before, but I wondered if we were doing it wrong or if regulations have changed. Thanks Anne Murvosh HT. HIPAA Confidentiality Notice: The information and documents accompanying this e-mail may contain confidential information that is legally privileged and protected by federal and state law. The information is intended for use only by the entity or individual to whom it is addressed, the authorized recipient. The authorized recipient is obligated to maintain the information in a safe, secure, and confidential manner. The authorized recipient is prohibited from using the information for purposes other than intended, prohibited from disclosing the information to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation, and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled. If you are in possession of this information, and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any improper disclosure, copying, or distribution of the information is strictly prohibited. Please notify the owner of the information immediately and arrange for its return or destruction. From mssabater19 at gmail.com Tue Feb 23 11:27:15 2021 From: mssabater19 at gmail.com (Matthew Sabater) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:27:15 -0800 Subject: [Histonet] 3x Histotech Job Openings in San Francisco Message-ID: <34165F1C-F1F2-4099-B244-CC3921DDF8CA@gmail.com> California Pacific Medical Center? Position Overview: EDUCATION: ? High school diploma or equivalent education/experience required. LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS: ? American Society of Clinical Pathologist - ASCP preferred. ? Certified Histotechnologist - CN-HISTO preferred. EXPERIENCE: ? Experience in a histopathology laboratory as typically acquired in one-year of one the job training required. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: ? Knowledge of software applications (such as MS Word and Excel) required. ? Basic knowledge of English language, grammar and composition. ? Ability to identify problems, prioritize and problem solve. ? Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. ? Training skills required. ? Ability to maintain levels of inventory to assure availability. ? Basic math skills demonstrating accuracy and attention to details. ? Basic keyboarding and computer skills. ? Ability to gather data to complete reports on a timely basis. ? Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Organization: California Pacific Medical Center Employee Status: Regular Employee Referral Bonus: No Benefits: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Union: No Job Shift: Night Shift, Mid Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift or 4hr Shift Days of the Week: Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat Schedule: Full Time and Part Time available Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period: 80, 40 Applications Accepted: All Applications Accepted Please email Matthew Sabater if interested: sabatem at sutterhealth.org From rsrichmond at gmail.com Tue Feb 23 12:17:56 2021 From: rsrichmond at gmail.com (Bob Richmond) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:17:56 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Formalin question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > > Anne Murvosh HT at Advanced Dermatology asks: >>I was wondering if 10% > formalin needed to be kept in a flammable cabinet. We never have before, > but I wondered if we were doing it wrong or if regulations have changed.<< > > Formalin and neutral buffered formalin (3.7% formaldehyde in water) isn't flammable, and doesn't need to be kept in a flammables cabinet. Formalin may be kept in a flammables cabinet for convenience if you wish. (There are items that must not be kept in a flammables cabinet, such as strong oxidants like nitric acid.) Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN From redrose297 at gmail.com Thu Feb 25 04:56:02 2021 From: redrose297 at gmail.com (warda hassan) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:56:02 +0400 Subject: [Histonet] Surepath Message-ID: Dear Hitsonet We would appreciate a feedback from laboratories with Surepath for their Cytopathology examinations, as we as Cytopathology group had encountered few issues, any feedback would be appreciated. Many smears didn't take up the cytoplasmic stains. They looked pale, grayish and did not show the bright colorful stain compared to other few smears that showed a nice cytoplasmic stain. - One smear showed dark nuclear stain causing it difficult to evaluate the nuclear details. This smear particularly also showed dark precipitate (?origin) - A few slides didn't show cellular material, and looked as they were washed out!! - The endocervical component was not seen in most of the slides. (?sampling ? technical issue?) Overall smears showed better staining and cleaner background. however we still need to see less cellular clustering and better stain uptake. Especially if slides are run on the same batch, the stain should be consistent. Thanking you in advance W.Hassan From aeck at dh.org Thu Feb 25 07:13:00 2021 From: aeck at dh.org (Eck, Allison) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:13:00 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] tissue tek block cabinets Message-ID: <6d3da099ecaa436f9fa7ffb4a168ab1a@dh.org> We have an abundance of tissue tek block cabinets that we no longer need and are looking to part with. Please contact me off line if you could use them. Thanks Allison Allison Eck, MHA,HTL(ASCP)cm,QLS, AHI(AMT),CEAS1 Anatomic Pathology Manager Doylestown Hospital From Samantha.Golden at HCAHealthcare.com Thu Feb 25 16:30:27 2021 From: Samantha.Golden at HCAHealthcare.com (Samantha.Golden at HCAHealthcare.com) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:30:27 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Night shift staffing Message-ID: <8513B677-785A-4A4F-AFD5-64DCEC8587EF@HCAHealthcare.com> Just looking for how other labs staff their department, specifically if you utilize a night shift. Particularly if you are a hospital lab. What hours does your night shift work, 8, 10, 12 hour shifts or such. I?m just curious how the rest of y?all handle this. I know this is a touchy subject and I?m not looking to start any drama, just curious. Thanks. Samantha --- Sent from Workspace ONE Boxer From katherine at ka-recruiting.com Fri Feb 26 08:33:39 2021 From: katherine at ka-recruiting.com (Katherine Marano) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:33:39 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] New Position Message-ID: Hi Histonetters! Are you interested in a new Histology position? I am working with a great hospital about an hour outside of the Columbus, Ohio area that is looking to hire! Must have HT or HTL ASCP and be proficient with tissue processors, micrometers, immunohistochemical, & special staining instrumentation. This is a permanent Monday-Friday day shift position (no weekends, no on-call) joining a team of 3 other HTs and 4 Pathologists. My client is offering great benefits and a $4,000 sign on bonus! If you would like to hear more about this, can you send me your most updated resume and a good time to give you a quick call? I'd love to discuss this with you. I also have some other Histology openings if you may be interested in any of these instead (all permanent) -- Phoenix, Arizona - Histology Technician / Grosser (1pm to 9:30pm) Atlanta, Georgia - Histology Supervisor (3rd shift) North Dakota - Histotech North Dakota - Histology Supervisor Reno, Nevada - Grossing HTL (must have HTL ASCP) Las Vegas, Nevada - Lead Histotech Las Vegas, Nevada - Histology Supervisor (1st shift) New Jersey - Histotech (Mon-Fri 9pm-5:30am) New York - Histotech New York - Grossing Tech (3rd shift) New York - Histology Supervisor (3pm-11:30pm) New York - Grossing Supervisor Portland, Oregon - Histotech (3am or 4am start time) Pennsylvania - Histotech Pennsylvania - Histology Supervisor Tennessee - Histotech (3rd shift) Texas - Histology Manager Wisconsin - Histotech Sincerely, Katherine Marano *K.A. Recruiting, Inc.* Your Partner in Healthcare Recruiting 10 Post Office Square, 8th Floor So. Boston, MA 02109 P: (617) 746-2750 F: (617) 507-8009 katherine at ka-recruiting.com http://www.ka-recruiting.com From dmecham at copc.net Fri Feb 26 08:50:20 2021 From: dmecham at copc.net (Joseph Mecham) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:50:20 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Job Opening in Bend, Oregon Message-ID: <986b623a38b04b79978fc3cd3c484df6@copc.net> Would be grateful if you could post to histonet, thanks!!! Full time Histology Job opening in beautiful Bend, OR. Midsize lab will to assist with training a motivated individual. Great benefits, with retirement benefits exceeding 10% of employee salary contributed by employer each year. Monday - Friday morning schedule $30+ an hour depending on experience. Please email resume to dmecham at copc.net Drew Mecham Histology Supervisor Central Oregon Regional Pathology Services Bend, OR 97701 541-693-2651 -- ExchangeDefender Message Security: Click below to verify authenticity https://admin.exchangedefender.com/verify.php?id=11QEoLWW004640&from=dmecham at copc.net From stownsend at nmda.nmsu.edu Fri Feb 26 12:16:54 2021 From: stownsend at nmda.nmsu.edu (Townsend, Suzanne) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:16:54 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] formalin disposal Message-ID: <69827c33917449fabc6f2da8774340e8@EX2013-P1.ACN.ad.nmsu.edu> I am at a small lab where we discard of our own formalin. We use 10% NBF and neutralize using Vytac. I had been using a residual aldehyde test that was discontinued. I ordered a new test kit, but am not thrilled... What do you all do to test neutralized formalin prior to disposal? Thanks, Suzanne stownsend at nmda.nmsu.edu Confidentiality Notice: New Mexico has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state employees are public records. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. This e-mail, including all attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipients. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited unless specifically provided under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. From jwwalker at rrmc.org Fri Feb 26 14:58:40 2021 From: jwwalker at rrmc.org (Joe W. Walker, Jr.) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:58:40 +0000 Subject: [Histonet] Leica Slide Printer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I don't have experience with the Leica printers. We bought the Thermoscientific Slidemate AS for our histo and cyto departments. The techs love them, and they have been in use for a couple of years now. We have a service plan that replaces the print heads, which pays for itself in order to keep the qualify of the print good for barcode scanning. Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP) P 802.747.1790 F 802.747.6525 joewalker at rrmc.org, www.rrmc.org -----Original Message----- From: Erin McCarthy via Histonet Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:35 PM To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Leica Slide Printer [External Email] This email originated from outside of the organization. Think before you click: Don?t click on links, open attachments or respond to requests for sensitive information if the email looks suspicious or you don?t recognize the sender. Hi all, I am looking to see if anyone here uses the Leica HistoCore PERMA S Slide printer/s in their lab? The integration with the Bond III IHC stainer makes them highly appealing to my team since it will allow us to error proof the IHC staining process. However, my finance/business folks are worried since they are guaranteed for 1 year that they will break down after that time and then we will play the replacement rodeo on our dime. 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