[Histonet] Interesting discussion about RE: timer calibration

[Bonner, Janet]

Actually, we do get  the color-blindness test here.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Philip Oshel
Sent: Wed 5/9/2007 4:23 PM
To: Histonet <@t> Pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Interesting discussion about RE: timer calibration



Sure, why not? Require all histotechs to pass a "color-blindness"
(note the quotes) eye exam. Given that women generally have better
color discrimination than men in the red-green end of the spectrum,
female histotechs should be more valuble and able to demand higher
pay.
I can just see medical supply houses all carrying Pantone color charts ...

Phil

>I have followed this discussion with interest and a bit of humor on
>the rationale for this chore.  It escapes me a bit -  but I did like
>the idea of an atomic clock but then saw the reply about battery
>failure.  Also, Greenwich time seemed the most logical over-all,
>always available and correct.  I was most bothered by a second added
>onto every year, and that means I get older by the second annually.
>Hmmmm - but then the need for calibrated timers for validation
>purposes with complex testing?  Is it the automated
>stainers/processors they are worried about?
>
>As for resetting timers to do staining, my eyes are the timer when
>developing a chromogen during manual IHC procedures - this is
>controlled with a microscope.  I have let a clock run up in time to
>garner a "ballpark" figure for optimal development, and found that
>can vary from day to day too, not an exact timing to be sure.
>
>I agree with Claire on silver staining, but depend on microscopic
>examination to monitor silver (for finalizing GMS, Jones methenamine
>silver) ,and other proper removal of dyes  Luxol fast blue,
>decolorizing tissue Gram stain.
>
>Now for a question:  Do you think CAP will ever require eye
>calibration?  Sorry to even suggest that -
>
>Gayle Callis HTL, HT, MT(ASCP)
>Research Histopathology Supervisor
>Veterinary Molecular Biology
>Montana State University
>Bozeman MT 59717
>
>
>    At 01:02 PM 5/9/2007, you wrote:
>>
>>Why don't we all just get atomic clocks and be done with it. I
>>don't believe they ever need to be calibrated. (unless the laws of
>>physics and radioactive element half-lives suddenly change).  I
>>agree with Joe. Staining is a special talent anyway. I have had to
>>reset timers to add more incubation time on stains lots of times
>>(especially silver). Oh sorry, it's only Wednesday. Only two more
>>days to go.
>>
>>Claire Ingles
>>   UW Hospital
>>Madison WI
>>
>>________________________________
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>>From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Perry, Margaret
>>Sent: Wed 5/9/2007 12:42 PM
>>To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>>Subject: [Histonet] timer calibration
>>
>>
>>
>>We calibrate our timers by doing the following.  Use the telephone to
>>call 303-499-7111.  A voice will prompt you and tell you the time.  At
>>the minute turn on the timer and record the Coordinated Universal time
>>and the timer time.  Listen until the next minute and turn off the timer
>>and record the Coordinated Universal Time and the time on the timer.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Margaret Perry HT (ASCP)
>>
>>IHC Lab Manager Veterinary Science
>>
>>Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab
>>
>>South Dakota State University
>>
>>Box 2175 North Campus Drive
>>
>>Brookings SD 57007

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Philip Oshel
Microscopy Facility Supervisor
Biology Department
024C Brooks Hall
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
voice: (989) 774-3576
dept. fax: (989) 774-3462

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