[Histonet] FW: HTL question

[Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)]

Absolutely!   Sometimes you need that special for confirmation but definteley not always.

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	From: Horn, Hazel V [mailto:HornHV <@t> archildrens.org] 
	Sent: Wed 4/11/2007 3:22 PM 
	To: Dolores Townsend; Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED); histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
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	Subject: RE: [Histonet] FW: HTL question
	
	

	I disagree.  An experienced pathologist will see and know fungus on an
	H&E.   He/She does not need another stain, billed to the patient, for
	confirmation.
	
	Hazel Horn
	Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
	Supervisor of Histology
	Arkansas Children's Hospital
	800 Marshall    Slot 820
	Little Rock, AR   72202
	
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	[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dolores
	Townsend
	Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:35 PM
	To: Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED) Bartlett;
	histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
	Subject: Re: [Histonet] FW: HTL question
	
	As for a lot of tests, the answer is a bit tricky and confusing, but D
	is right: although the pathologist can see something that MIGHT be
	fungus on the routine stain, (s)he will ask for a special stain (GMS or
	other) to confirm the presence of fungus. Hence, D. Fungi are never
	demonstrated with routine procedure. You will need the special stain to
	be sure. This is true for most special stains: the pathologist sees
	something on the routine stain, but it is not conclusive, so special
	stains are needed to confirm the diagnostic.
	Dolores
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