[Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches

[Jacqueline Farnsworth]

We do release specimens to patients (with photo id required) , but we have forms that they must read and sign (releasing us of any potential issues).  On the form, we explain the hazards and how to store human tissue, glass slides, paraffin blocks, etc.  We rinse all the fresh specimens to remove as much formalin as possible.  We keep a copy attached to the report and send a copy with the pt / family member.

Jacquie


Jacqueline Farnsworth
Anatomic Pathology, Tech III
Foothills Medical Centre
Calgary Laboratory Services

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vacca Jessica [Jessica.Vacca <@t> HCAhealthcare.com]
Sent: November 25, 2008 7:59 AM
To: Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches

We will only release items to the funeral home, Find out if they already have arrangements with one and release it to them. Otherwise it won't get released.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Podawiltz, Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:51 AM
To: Judy Collins; Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches

Once specimens arrive at our lab, they are ours. We do not give anything back to the patient. No legal liability that way.

Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP)
Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare
603-524-3211 ext: 3220
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Judy Collins [JCollins <@t> palmbeachpath.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Re: As Thanksgiving Approaches

One thing to keep in mind about Vinegar, however, is that fungus will still grow in it after a while.  Kind of gross!

Judy Collins
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