[Histonet] Block Verification

[Mahoney,Janice A]

Glen,
We had the same situation about a year ago.  We sent the block and a bucal smear out for DNA analysis.
Now we have the Vantage system to assure positive patient id.  Check into it.  It saves time and worry and assures patient safety.
Jan

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Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:05 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Block Verification

All,

Our histology lab would like to verify that 2 paraffin blocks are from the same person to calm a pathologist's fears.  Does anyone know of a good test for this purpose...PCR of some sort perhaps??  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank-you In Advance,

Glen Dawson  BS, HT & QIHC (ASCP)
IHC Manager
Milwaukee, WI

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