[Histonet] timer calibration

[Anthony Reilly]

Hi 

I agree with Joe that histology timers do not need to be calibrated, but they are apparently in other scientific disciplines.

A simple and quick method which does not require any special equipment is to test your timers over a stipulated time frame against the time supplied service by your telephone provider.  The time is usually expressed in 10 second intervals.  If your  timer complied  over a one minute period it would be deemed satisfactory.


regards


Tony Reilly
Chief Scientist
Anatomical Pathology
QHPS-Prince Charles Hospital
Rode Rd Chermside Q 4032
Australia
Ph: 07 3139 4543
Fax: 07 3193 4546
tony_reilly <@t> health.qld.gov.au


>>> "Joe Nocito" <jnocito <@t> satx.rr.com> 05/15/07 1:08 am >>>
I'm sorry
am I the only one that thinks calibrating timers is stupid. I mean how many 
histology procedures are so time sensitive that the timers have to be 
calibrated? Let's face it. I have had techs sit there and watch the clock 
and rinse as soon as the timer goes off. And I've had techs wait for the 
timer to go off , then mosey over and rinse.  Both stains worked. I guess 
I'm just not anal enough.

JTT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rene J Buesa" <rjbuesa <@t> yahoo.com>
To: "Margiotta, Michele" <MMargiotta <@t> bmhmc.org>; 
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] timer calibration


> Try any local watch repair store. They have to calibrate their repaired 
> watches so it is very likely they can help you.
>  René J.
>
> "Margiotta, Michele" <MMargiotta <@t> bmhmc.org> wrote:
>  Hi All,
>
> Does anyone have a procedure for calibrating timers? We just had an 
> inspection and got cited because our timers were not calibrated. Any info 
> would be appreciated!
>
> Michele
>
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