[Histonet] Cassette Labeler

[Wanda.Smith <@t> HCAhealthcare.com]

Good Morning,
We process about that many blocks per day also, and I would say YES it is worth getting a cassette labeler.  Leica/Surgipath has a small semi-automatic cassette labeler that we are in the process of buying and we LOVE it.  It will print the accession# and the patient's name on the front of the cassette which complies with CAP's 2 pt identifiers.  The automated part is you can set it to advance to the next acc # or advance the block or specimen numbers.  Tonia Crook is our rep and her cell # is 803-237-9969 or call your Leica rep in your area.
Happy cutting!!!
Wanda 


WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
Pathology Supervisor
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC  29406
843-847-4586
843-847-4296 fax

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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:45 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Cassette Labeler

I work in a small lab and process approx 150 cassettes a day.  We currently use a chemical resistant pen that works great.  We write the number on top and the patient initials  on the side.  We are considering getting a cassette labeler.  Is it  really worth the expense for 150 blocks a day?  Is it possible to enter  information on the side of the cassette?  Can you share some of your  experience with different ones with me.
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