[Histonet] RE: Immunos

[Richard Cartun]

Obviously, immunohistochemical stains are not required for the vast
majority of specimens that we see in the surgical pathology laboratory,
but, if I had a completed lesion removed, I would not want it sent to
your pathologist who claims that immunohistochemical stains are not
required for diagnosis!

Richard Cartun

>>> "Hallada, Teri" <thallada <@t> noch.org> 10/10/03 10:19AM >>>
Hi all,
I have an inquiry about immunos. We have differing opinions here at our
institution. We have one pathologist that likes to utilize immunos in
diagnosing cases and one that insists that they are not required to make
a diagnosis. We currently send all of our immunos out to be stained and
read them here upon return. We are considering trying to bring them in
house, but are concerned with the volume that we are ordering. We are a
small community hospital, but have a pretty good outpatient clientele
also. I was wondering if I could get some feedback from the group about
the importance of utilizing immunos and volumes that are being ordered.
Also, do any of you use certain immunos as part of your protocol for
specific cases (other than breast).
Thank you,
Teri Hallada BS MT CT (ASCP)
thallada <@t> noch.org 
  

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