[Histonet] H&E slide cost

[WILLIAM DESALVO]

I agree w/ Cheryl, there are many variables to consider and there is no "standard" cost for an H&E because we, Histotechnology, do not have a standardized process for H&E. The calculation requires precise data and will often be higher than you anticipate. I find that most labs, and the vendors, do not account for the total cost. My cost calculation is as follows:

 

(Materials/Reagents + Instrumentation + Labor + Company Allocation) / Unit (i.e. Case/Specimen/Cassette/Slide/Stain) = Cost

 

You will need assistance from your Finance department to acquire many of the costs associated with your instruments, labor and especially the allocation back to your department for shared services.

 

I also feel that Cheryl's cost per slide is definitely in the ballpark. I have worked at labs, small to very large, and the cost per slide ranges in the $8.00 - $10.00 / slide, when all department expenses are accounted and the proper allocation of technical time is applied. 

William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP)




 
> From: cmiller <@t> physlab.com
> To: Rcartun <@t> harthosp.org; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:51:13 -0500
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] H&E slide cost
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> There are so many variables, it all depends on your operating costs i.e. Labor, reagents, maintenance contracts and capitol equipment if applicable. I just completed my cost analysis today and it costs my department approximately $8.15 to produce 1 H&E slide, $2.55 each Special and $38.71 for each IHC Antibody.
> 
> Cheryl A. Miller HT(ASAP)cm
> Histology/Cytology Prep Supervisor
> Physicians Laboratory Services
> Omaha, NE. 402 731 4145 ext. 554
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> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:43 AM
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> Subject: [Histonet] H&E slide cost
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> I apologize for asking this question since I'm sure it's been discussed before, but I need an answer ASAP. How much does it cost to produce an H&E-stained slide from formalin-fixed tissue? We want to give this figure to our new residents and fellows who start tomorrow in order to show them how much it costs the laboratory to produce the tissue that they submit. Thanks!
> 
> Richard
> 
> Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
> Director, Histology & Immunopathology
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