[Histonet] RE: New lab desperation

[D'Attilio, Shelley]

Hi all,
Phillip asked about where to start building a new pathology lab.  I would start by hiring a registered histotechnologist with both bench and management experience and pay him or her very well.  This employee would then be able to advise you about what space and equipment will be needed.  In addition, I would recommend that you start with an excellent specimen tracking system and information system that utilizes bar coding for positive patient identification.  From that, you can choose the best instrumentation that works with the tracking system.

Good luck!  It's exciting to think about building a lab from scratch.  Don't forget to look for a building with good parking for your couriers as well as windows for your employees.  

Regards,

Shelley D'Attilio MT(ASCP)
Manager, Chemistry, Cytology and Histology
Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, Kansas



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