[Histonet] FW: FYI - Histonet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 17

[Fawn Bomar]

One more thing.... This was my reply to Lynn and her response to my question.

Fawn

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From: Fawn Bomar
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:24 AM
To: Jones, Lynne
Subject: RE: FYI - Histonet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 17

Hi Lynne,

My inquiry about the Her2 validation was to get overall suggestions on how different labs interpreted how to go about the validation process.  I said that we had a process but since I was new to the clinical aspect and to immuno's in general, I wanted to make sure that we were up to par with everyone else or if I needed to make adjustments to make our validation better.  I was making sure that we met or exceeded expectations and I felt that everyone could offer an opinion.  There should be no doubt in confidence in our accreditation...there should be some comfort in knowing that I am making sure that we are doing the best work that can be done.

Sincerely
Fawn
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From: Jones, Lynne [jonesly <@t> mir.wustl.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 5:48 PM
To: Fawn Bomar
Subject: FYI - Histonet Digest, Vol 75, Issue 17

Hello -
I was curious about the facility where you worked, so I looked up Halifax Regional, but it seems congratulations are in order, since Gwen Wade just posted a Press release indicating that the lab passed CAP accreditation.  (Though I'm not sure your inquiry about a fundamental process in a histology lab would inspire confidence.)

HistoNet is a fabulous resource, but there are some questions you may want to ask using a less traceable e-mail account.  HistoNet archives are readily accessible, even to the general public.  I do understand the panic and second-guessing that hits right before the inspectors appear, but you obviously had all the I's dotted and t's crossed.  The next time will be easier. :)

Take care,
Lynne




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Does anyone have a protocol or procedure for validating the Her2 antibody?  We are trying to get ready for a CAP inspection and I'm not sure if what we did is ok or not.

Thank you in advance
Fawn
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Fawn

CAP has specific quidelines, its right there in the questions, did you
do what that question is asking and have you documented what was done.
They tell you right in the check sheet what needs to be completed.  Test
validation must be performed on a minimum of 25 cases (they recommend
25-  100) and they tell you how to validate too.  There is also an
article that you can get on the CAP website on IHC standardization. I
have a pdf of it here if you need it.

LIz

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Does anyone have a protocol or procedure for validating the Her2
antibody?  We are trying to get ready for a CAP inspection and I'm not
sure if what we did is ok or not.

Thank you in advance
Fawn
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