[Histonet] IHC fibrin antibody for mouse tissue? Suggestions?
Madary, Joseph
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1. RE: RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT (Dawson, Glen)
2. RE: Plants in lab (Blazek, Linda)
3. RE: Plants & windows in lab (Akemi Allison-Tacha)
4. RE: Inspection question/OT (Ingles Claire )
5. RE: RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT (Ingles Claire )
6. RE: Plants & windows in lab (Ingles Claire )
7. RE: RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT (Molinari, Betsy)
8. What's a "Window"? OT (Breeden, Sara)
9. Re: RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT (Lesley Weston)
10. RE: Plants & windows in lab (DKBoyd <@t> chs.net)
11. Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 71, Issue 25 (Walter Benton)
12. RE: Plants & windows in lab (Merced M Leiker)
13. Floaters in Waterbath (Stella Mireles)
14. Re: Floaters in Waterbath (DKBoyd <@t> chs.net)
15. Re: Floaters in Waterbath (Jackie M O'Connor)
16. RE: Floaters in Waterbath (Edwards, R.E.)
17. Re: Floaters in Waterbath (Angela Bitting)
18. RE: Floaters in Waterbath (Truscott, Tom)
19. RE: [SPAM-HC] - [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath - Email
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:30:21 -0500
From: "Dawson, Glen" <GDawson <@t> dynacaremilwaukee.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
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All,
We as human beings are sloughing off skin cells, germs, hair, etc... Since we could contaminate the lab, I move that all people be banned from the histo lab...oh yeah, how would the work get done? Long story short, it is correct that plants can cause contamination, but it is overkill to ban them from the lab since almost anything could be considered a possible contaminant. All things that may give lab workers joy, peace or general enjoyment need not be banned. Maybe in a couple years, the No Fun No Happiness agenda can be put in place, but for now I will enjoy looking at our plants.
Cheers,
Glen Dawson
IHC Manager
Milwaukee, WI
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
All:
We had an inspector comment that plants were discouraged only because of
the possibility that the plant pollens or the microbes on the plants or
in the soil could end up on the water bath (and other work surfaces) and
hence ultimately (directly or indirectly) in the tissue on the slides
where the pathologist may have to determine if they were contaminants or
integral to the tissue. Most of the time, this would be trivial but in
some cases the issue could be substantive. So we were told. Sadly, we
no longer have plants in the lab despite their positive impact on air
quality and employee satisfaction.
Joe
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
I just want to know what CAP question states that you cannot have plants
in the lab. Or is this the inspectors interpretation of a CAP question.
Maybe the question regarding the lab working conditions. I could see if
you have plants all over the counters crowding the space. But that is
not regarding the plants themselves that would be in regard to having a
crowded work environment. ??
When you give a phase 1 deficiency you have to reference the CAP
question.
Loralee McMahon, HTL (ASCP)
Immunohistochemistry Supervisor
Strong Memorial Hospital
Department of Surgical Pathology
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
Hi All,
I think all of you are missing the point of Patti's question. She
stated that her lab was dinged for having plants in the lab by a CAP
inspector.
I had the same thing happen to me years ago. The inspector stated that
plants attract insects that can contaminate a supposedly clean
environment.
Patti has an extremely well organized lab that only had a small phase
(1) deficiency last year. I think the inspector couldn't find anything,
so they had to come up with this ridiculous infraction.
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
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From: Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Plants-in-the-lab OT
To: "'Breeden, Sara'" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>,
"histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:15 PM
I don't know Sally, but where I worked many moons ago I had a spider
plant that was extremely prolific. The powers that be made me remove it
from the lab for an inspection. It went to live in one of the
administrator's office for several months. And died! I think it needed
the fumes! Or it missed me.
Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Manager/Supervisor
GI Pathology of Dayton
Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118
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Sara
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Subject: [Histonet] Plants-in-the-lab OT
I think it's the fluorescent lights that makes them thrive. The
absorption of Fume Matter is a secondary, but beneficial, effect. You
go, chlorophyll!
Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
NM Dept. of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
PO Box 4700
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:38:48 -0400
From: "Blazek, Linda" <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: 'Akemi Allison-Tacha' <akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com>, histonet
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>, Patti Loykasek
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Windows!!!!!! Yahooooo If I had windows I wouldn't mind not having plants!
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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:59 PM
To: histonet; Patti Loykasek
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Plants in lab
Well, that makes more sense, especially after Mary's statement "Some Health departments state that plants and their potting soil can be a potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab. Mary Anne Haynes"
Patti, you do have a wonderful assortment of plants lining your window sill..
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Subject: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: "histonet"
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:44 PM
Hi All. Just to clarify - the inspection we had was not a CAP inspection..
It was an audit based on the GLP regulations.
Thanks for all the feedback on plants in the
lab.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:16:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Akemi Allison-Tacha <akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants & windows in lab
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Linda,
Patti's lab would make you envious indeed! Not only does she have windows, but she has windows lining the whole length of the lab looking onto a canal that has sailboats, as well as luxury ships passing by! The break room has the same view. The architect wanted the break-room to be offices, but Dr. Gown thought his staff needed a space to enjoy when they were taking a break. WOW a pathologist that thinks of his staff. That's a novel concept!
Dr. Gown provides a professional Starbucks coffee maker that brews coffee to order, as well as provides Stash teas. He also has fresh organic fruit brought in every Monday for the staff, and stocks the frig with condiments. Unfortunately, most of the young people who have never had to pitch money in the coffee fund don't appreciate these bonuses. PhenoPath is a great place to work.
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: "'Akemi Allison-Tacha'" <akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com>, "histonet" <histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>, "Patti Loykasek" <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 1:38 PM
Windows!!!!!! Yahooooo If I had windows I wouldn't mind not having plants!
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Plants in lab
Well, that makes more sense, especially after Mary's statement "Some Health departments state that plants and their potting soil can be a potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab. Mary Anne Haynes"
Patti, you do have a wonderful assortment of plants lining your window sill...
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From: Patti Loykasek <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: "histonet"
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:44 PM
Hi All. Just to clarify - the inspection we had was not a CAP inspection...
It was an audit based on the GLP regulations.
Thanks for all the feedback on plants in the
lab.
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PhenoPath Laboratories
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:46:26 -0500
From: "Ingles Claire " <CIngles <@t> uwhealth.org>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Inspection question/OT
To: "Edwards, R.E." <ree3 <@t> leicester.ac.uk>, "Thomas Jasper"
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And don't forget a colony of cochineal beetles...
Claire
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Inspection question/OT
Plants grown in the lab might include, blue lungwort, dead man's fingers, mistletoe, cancer weed, devil's gut, bonewort, kidney vetch, liverwort, Hawaii birdnest spleenwort and if you have the space how about a Haematoxylum campechianum?.
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Furthermore, most any plant (unless I'm missing something here) is
beneficial for air quality...plants want CO2 and we appreciate their
oxygen. I sure hope some inspector somewhere hasn't taken issue with
plants your in the lab.
Tom J.
Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Inspection question
No...
And spider plants and some others help remove formalin fumes. That was
published somewhere. j
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Subject: [Histonet] Inspection question
Hi All. Happy Wednesday. Has anyone everyone had an auditor/inspector
note that plants in the histology laboratory are a possible
contamination hazard & must be removed? Just wondering.
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:54:58 -0500
From: "Ingles Claire " <CIngles <@t> uwhealth.org>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
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Sadly, our lab janitor could probably qualify as the same thing... And he's supposed to CLEAN the lab! Psoriasis skin flakes in a derm lab. Ewww. Sigh :(
Claire
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
Some Health departments state that plants and their potting soil can be a potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab.
Mary Anne Haynes
Mary Anne D. Haynes, MBHA, DLM, SLS(ASCP)
Pathology Manager
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
Hi All,
I think all of you are missing the point of Patti's question. She stated that her lab was dinged for having plants in the lab by a CAP inspector.
I had the same thing happen to me years ago. The inspector stated that plants attract insects that can contaminate a supposedly clean environment.
Patti has an extremely well organized lab that only had a small phase (1) deficiency last year. I think the inspector couldn't find anything, so they had to come up with this ridiculous infraction.
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257
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Subject: [Histonet] RE: Plants-in-the-lab OT
To: "'Breeden, Sara'" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>, "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:15 PM
I don't know Sally, but where I worked many moons ago I had a spider plant that was extremely prolific. The powers that be made me remove it from the lab for an inspection. It went to live in one of the administrator's office for several months. And died! I think it needed the fumes! Or it missed me.
Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Manager/Supervisor
GI Pathology of Dayton
Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118
Email: lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com
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Subject: [Histonet] Plants-in-the-lab OT
I think it's the fluorescent lights that makes them thrive. The
absorption of Fume Matter is a secondary, but beneficial, effect. You
go, chlorophyll!
Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
NM Dept. of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
PO Box 4700
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-841-2576
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Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:02:28 -0500
From: "Ingles Claire " <CIngles <@t> uwhealth.org>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants & windows in lab
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#1- Any openings?
2#- I think the ships would depress me a bit as I would constantly be reminded that I am not ON said luxury ship.
3#- Still couldn't give up my wonderful career though.
Claire
Linda,
Patti's lab would make you envious indeed! Not only does she have windows, but she has windows lining the whole length of the lab looking onto a canal that has sailboats, as well as luxury ships passing by! The break room has the same view. The architect wanted the break-room to be offices, but Dr. Gown thought his staff needed a space to enjoy when they were taking a break. WOW a pathologist that thinks of his staff. That's a novel concept!
Dr. Gown provides a professional Starbucks coffee maker that brews coffee to order, as well as provides Stash teas. He also has fresh organic fruit brought in every Monday for the staff, and stocks the frig with condiments. Unfortunately, most of the young people who have never had to pitch money in the coffee fund don't appreciate these bonuses. PhenoPath is a great place to work.
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:48:34 -0500
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This had nothing to do with an inspection, but follows this comment. There were 3 plants in our lab and there was one histotech who starting sneezing and got congested whenever he sat at his microtome. The plants were in front of him on a raised shelf. Finally we had a thought it may be the plants so we took them down and had a closer look and indeed there was a moldy material growing in the soil. Removed the plants and it was resolved.
Betsy Molinari HT(ASCP)
Texas Heart Institute
Cardiovascular Pathology
6770 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
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832-355-6812 (fax)
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Haynes, MaryAnne
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:35 PM
To: Akemi Allison-Tacha; Sara''Breeden; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; LindaBlazek; Patti Loykasek
Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
Some Health departments state that plants and their potting soil can be a potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab.
Mary Anne Haynes
Mary Anne D. Haynes, MBHA, DLM, SLS(ASCP)
Pathology Manager
Children's National Medical Center
Department of Anatomic Pathology
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
202-476-4311 (office)
202 476-4030 (fax)
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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 15:26
To: Sara''Breeden; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; LindaBlazek; Patti Loykasek
Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
Hi All,
I think all of you are missing the point of Patti's question. She stated that her lab was dinged for having plants in the lab by a CAP inspector.
I had the same thing happen to me years ago. The inspector stated that plants attract insects that can contaminate a supposedly clean environment.
Patti has an extremely well organized lab that only had a small phase (1) deficiency last year. I think the inspector couldn't find anything, so they had to come up with this ridiculous infraction.
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257
Cell: 408.335.9994
E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com
--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com> wrote:
From: Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Plants-in-the-lab OT
To: "'Breeden, Sara'" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>, "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:15 PM
I don't know Sally, but where I worked many moons ago I had a spider plant that was extremely prolific. The powers that be made me remove it from the lab for an inspection. It went to live in one of the administrator's office for several months. And died! I think it needed the fumes! Or it missed me.
Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
Manager/Supervisor
GI Pathology of Dayton
Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118
Email: lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com
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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:02 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Plants-in-the-lab OT
I think it's the fluorescent lights that makes them thrive. The
absorption of Fume Matter is a secondary, but beneficial, effect. You
go, chlorophyll!
Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
NM Dept. of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
PO Box 4700
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:06 -0600
From: "Breeden, Sara" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] What's a "Window"? OT
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Not only will I not have a window in my new lab, but there's no chance
of piping in sunlight to where I'll be! However, I have moved up one
floor and will no longer be in the basement and my new lab is gorgeous
and roomy and has actual air quality capability! A step up for
histology person-kind! Send spider plant babies!
Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
NM Dept. of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:34:59 -0700
From: Lesley Weston <leswes <@t> shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
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People have much the same effect.
Lesley Weston.
On 22-Oct-09, at 12:35 PM, Haynes, MaryAnne wrote:
> Some Health departments state that plants and their potting soil
> can be a potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab.
> Mary Anne Haynes
>
> Mary Anne D. Haynes, MBHA, DLM, SLS(ASCP)
> Pathology Manager
> Children's National Medical Center
> Department of Anatomic Pathology
> 111 Michigan Ave NW
> Washington, DC 20010
> 202-476-4311 (office)
> 202 476-4030 (fax)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-
> bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Akemi Allison-Tacha
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 15:26
> To: Sara''Breeden; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; LindaBlazek;
> Patti Loykasek
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE:Missing the point of Plants-in-the-lab OT
>
> Hi All,
> I think all of you are missing the point of Patti's question. She
> stated that her lab was dinged for having plants in the lab by a
> CAP inspector.
> I had the same thing happen to me years ago. The inspector stated
> that plants attract insects that can contaminate a supposedly clean
> environment.
> Patti has an extremely well organized lab that only had a small
> phase (1) deficiency last year. I think the inspector couldn't
> find anything, so they had to come up with this ridiculous infraction.
>
> Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
> PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257
> Cell: 408.335.9994
> E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 10/22/09, Blazek, Linda
> <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com> wrote:
>
> From: Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
> Subject: [Histonet] RE: Plants-in-the-lab OT
> To: "'Breeden, Sara'" <sbreeden <@t> nmda.nmsu.edu>,
> "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
> <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:15 PM
>
> I don't know Sally, but where I worked many moons ago I had a
> spider plant that was extremely prolific. The powers that be made
> me remove it from the lab for an inspection. It went to live in
> one of the administrator's office for several months. And died! I
> think it needed the fumes! Or it missed me.
>
> Linda Blazek HT (ASCP)
> Manager/Supervisor
> GI Pathology of Dayton
> Phone: (937) 293-4424 ext 7118
> Email: lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-
> bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Breeden, Sara
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:02 PM
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Plants-in-the-lab OT
>
> I think it's the fluorescent lights that makes them thrive. The
> absorption of Fume Matter is a secondary, but beneficial, effect. You
> go, chlorophyll!
>
>
>
> Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
>
> NM Dept. of Agriculture
>
> Veterinary Diagnostic Services
>
> PO Box 4700
>
> Albuquerque, NM 87106
>
> 505-841-2576
>
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:36:22 -0400
From: DKBoyd <@t> chs.net
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants & windows in lab
To: Akemi Allison-Tacha <akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com>
Cc: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu, histonet
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What a great guy Dr. Gown is!! Kudos, Dr. Gown. I'm printing this email
and leaving it in strategic places in the lab!
Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) I Chief Histologist I Southside Regional Medical
Center I
200 Medical Park Boulevard I Petersburg, Va. 23805 I T: 804-765-5050 I F:
804-765-5582 I dkboyd <@t> chs.net
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Subject
RE: [Histonet] Plants & windows in lab
Linda,
Patti's lab would make you envious indeed! Not only does she have
windows, but she has windows lining the whole length of the lab looking
onto a canal that has sailboats, as well as luxury ships passing by! The
break room has the same view. The architect wanted the break-room to be
offices, but Dr. Gown thought his staff needed a space to enjoy when they
were taking a break. WOW a pathologist that thinks of his staff. That's
a novel concept!
Dr. Gown provides a professional Starbucks coffee maker that brews coffee
to order, as well as provides Stash teas. He also has fresh organic fruit
brought in every Monday for the staff, and stocks the frig with
condiments. Unfortunately, most of the young people who have never had to
pitch money in the coffee fund don't appreciate these bonuses. PhenoPath
is a great place to work.
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257
Cell: 408.335.9994
E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com
--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
wrote:
From: Blazek, Linda <lblazek <@t> digestivespecialists.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: "'Akemi Allison-Tacha'" <akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com>, "histonet"
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>, "Patti Loykasek" <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 1:38 PM
Windows!!!!!! Yahooooo If I had windows I wouldn't mind not having
plants!
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Akemi
Allison-Tacha
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 3:59 PM
To: histonet; Patti Loykasek
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Plants in lab
Well, that makes more sense, especially after Mary's statement "Some
Health departments state that plants and their potting soil can be a
potential microbial and fungi contaminate in the lab. Mary Anne Haynes"
Patti, you do have a wonderful assortment of plants lining your window
sill...
Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT(ASCP)HTL
PresidentPhoenix Lab ConsultingTele: 408.402.5257
Cell: 408.335.9994
E-Mail: akemiat3377 <@t> yahoo.com
--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Patti Loykasek <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com> wrote:
From: Patti Loykasek <ploykasek <@t> phenopath.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Plants in lab
To: "histonet"
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:44 PM
Hi All. Just to clarify - the inspection we had was not a CAP
inspection...
It was an audit based on the GLP regulations.
Thanks for all the feedback on plants in the
lab.
Patti Ann Loykasek
PhenoPath Laboratories
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:57:09 -0400
From: "Walter Benton" <WBENTON <@t> umm.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] Re: Histonet Digest, Vol 71, Issue 25
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In response to the Tau antibody I have an antibody and protocol that works well if you are interested, but the antibody is not from Biocare.
Message: 10
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:56:53 -0400
From: "Angela Bitting" <akbitting <@t> geisinger.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] anti-Tau on BenchmarkXT
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I may have asked this before, but is anyone using BioCare's Tau antibody on their BenchmarkXT??
If so, would you be willing to share your experience with it?
Thanks,
Angie
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:59:47 -0400
From: Merced M Leiker <leiker <@t> buffalo.edu>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Plants & windows in lab
To: Ingles Claire <CIngles <@t> uwhealth.org>, histonet
<histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
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Yes that's exactly what I was going to say - I'd like to toss in my resume,
please! :-)
--On Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:02 PM -0500 Ingles Claire
<CIngles <@t> uwhealth.org> wrote:
># 1- Any openings?
> 2#- I think the ships would depress me a bit as I would constantly be
> reminded that I am not ON said luxury ship. 3#- Still couldn't give up my
> wonderful career though.
> Claire
>
>
>
> Linda,
> Patti's lab would make you envious indeed! Not only does she have
> windows, but she has windows lining the whole length of the lab looking
> onto a canal that has sailboats, as well as luxury ships passing by! The
> break room has the same view. The architect wanted the break-room to be
> offices, but Dr. Gown thought his staff needed a space to enjoy when they
> were taking a break. WOW a pathologist that thinks of his staff. That's
> a novel concept! Dr. Gown provides a professional Starbucks coffee maker
> that brews coffee to order, as well as provides Stash teas. He also has
> fresh organic fruit brought in every Monday for the staff, and stocks the
> frig with condiments. Unfortunately, most of the young people who have
> never had to pitch money in the coffee fund don't appreciate these
> bonuses. PhenoPath is a great place to work. Akemi Allison-Tacha BS,
> HT(ASCP)HTL
>
>
>
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:11:16 -0500
From: Stella Mireles <estellamireles <@t> gmail.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
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I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
Thanks
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:18:17 -0400
From: DKBoyd <@t> chs.net
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
To: Stella Mireles <estellamireles <@t> gmail.com>
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Kim Wipes pulled across the top of the water will pick up most, if not all
floaters. Very thin so they don't deplete the water bath. Should be done
after each block to prevent floaters.
Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) I Chief Histologist I Southside Regional Medical
Center I
200 Medical Park Boulevard I Petersburg, Va. 23805 I T: 804-765-5050 I F:
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[Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at
some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:23:23 -0500
From: Jackie M O'Connor <Jackie.O'Connor <@t> abbott.com>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
To: Stella Mireles <estellamireles <@t> gmail.com>
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Kim wipes seem to pick up more debris than paper towels, and they pick up
much less water. We routinely sweep the waterbath with a kimwipe after
each block. You can also pick up floaters from embedding if the forceps
are not cleaned between each block. Most embedding centers have multiple
wells for forceps - how often do you clean those wells? You'd be amazed
at how much gunk accumulates in there!
From:
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To:
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Date:
10/23/2009 09:11 AM
Subject:
[Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
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I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at
some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
Thanks
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:31:34 +0100
From: "Edwards, R.E." <ree3 <@t> leicester.ac.uk>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
To: 'Stella Mireles' <estellamireles <@t> gmail.com>,
"Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
<Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
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Hair net and gloves??
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Sent: 23 October 2009 15:11
To: Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
Thanks
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Message: 17
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:40:58 -0400
From: "Angela Bitting" <akbitting <@t> geisinger.edu>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
To: "Jackie M O'Connor" <Jackie.O'Connor <@t> abbott.com>, "Stella Mireles"
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We currently have a Quality Improvement Plan in effect to address this issue.
Jackie is right about keeping those forcep wells clean.
Although we don't swipe Kimwipes over our waterbath after each block, we do it very regularly.
Another thing to consider is how often you clean your embedding molds.
~Angie
Angela Bitting, HT(ASCP)
Technical Specialist, Histology
Geisinger Medical Center
100 N Academy Ave. MC 23-00
Danville, PA 17822
phone 570-214-9634
fax 570-271-5916
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>>> "Jackie M O'Connor" <Jackie.O'Connor <@t> abbott.com> 10/23/2009 10:23 AM >>>
Kim wipes seem to pick up more debris than paper towels, and they pick up
much less water. We routinely sweep the waterbath with a kimwipe after
each block. You can also pick up floaters from embedding if the forceps
are not cleaned between each block. Most embedding centers have multiple
wells for forceps - how often do you clean those wells? You'd be amazed
at how much gunk accumulates in there!
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I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at
some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
Thanks
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Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:43:07 -0700
From: "Truscott, Tom" <ttruscot <@t> vetmed.wsu.edu>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Floaters in Waterbath
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Hi Stella, Not only wiping the top of the waterbath water with kimwipes between each block, and keeping forceps clean at embedding, and keeping your slides clean, but also keeping things clean at grossing: clean cutting board and instruments between tissues or cases. One pathologist called it forcep metastasis. Tom T
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I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at some
point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate
clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular
routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our
area.
Thanks
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Kim wipes work great, and if done after each block shouldn't slow things down much. Besides, what's the point of quantity when the quality is compromised with floaters. You should have a policy regarding this since it is a CAP requirement.
Ruth Cazares, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Department of Pathology
Swedish Covenant Hospital
5145 North California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
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I know we have all had some problems with floaters in our waterbath at some point in our microtomy career.
Our doctors are very picky and I need some tips on keeping an immaculate clean waterbath, but not sacrificing the speed in a regular routine lab. We use the pyrex waterbath and paper towels for wiping our area.
Thanks
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