[Histonet] embedding like specimens sequentially

[Claye Clyatt]

You might also contact you legal department.  I'm sure they would take great interest.

Claye

Claye Clyatt
Chief Histotechnologist
Department of Pathology 
Room #BF119
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Ga 30912
office   (706) 721-3630
pager  (706) 721-7243-1132
e-mail: cclyatt <@t> mail.mcg.edu


>>> "Tague, Curtis" <CTague <@t> ahs.llumc.edu> 11/19/03 02:40PM >>>
I'd have your pathologist put the hammer down. He or she would no doubt be happy to see you're desire to improve quality control and reduce the chance any mix up that could lead to legal problems. Explain to them the risks and I'm sure they'll back you. 
 
curt
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Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 10:21
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Subject: [Histonet] embedding like specimens sequentially


Can anyone give me a literature reference that delineates the reasons and process for embedding non-like specimens sequentially?  We are trying to address our PA's ordering cervical biopsies followed by endocervical curettage biopsies, and breast masses followed by breast core biopsies, etc..  The only thing that seems to drive change is documented literature, not histotechs telling them that this is poor practice, and potential a legal problem.  I don't need case studies - WE all know them - I need hard and fast rules.  
 
Thank you in advance!
 
Sheila Tapper HT(ASCP)
St. Luke's Hospital
 
 

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