[Histonet] question(s)

[Rene J Buesa]

The sectioning protocols/sequences are determined by the pathologists and what they think is required to make diagnoses. We also stored the slides with extras sections until the case is signed and get an additional OK from the signing pathologist before disposing of the unused sections.
I would never ever place ribbons of sections on paper. That is calling for "disaster" in the event that some sections are required.
If you think there is too much extra work and materials wastes your only solution is to ask the pathologists to review their requirements as to extra sections, specially those the pathologist may want to use for IHC. In some protocols the pathologists require automated IHC procedures before signing the case. All these issues are to be resolved by the pathologists. If the excess work is too much, you can always talk with your manager to get help regarding the protocols.
René J.

From: "Webb, Dorothy L" <Dorothy.L.Webb <@t> HealthPartners.Com>
To: "'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu> 
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2012 1:10 PM
Subject: [Histonet] question(s)

How does everyone handle storing extra paraffin sections that are cut as a standard on certain protocols, such as prostate needle bx's?  We currently place them on a slide and save until the case is signed out.  I am concerned with the amount of waste and cost with the way we are doing it and would like other ideas.  If you keep the ribbons laid out on paper, do you stack the sheets of paper and is that problematic when it comes time to need that certain cut for IHC?

Also, please let me know of those who have the VIP 6, how you like it, pros and cons and also the Leica ASP300S.
Would greatly appreciate all feedback on both requests and thank you so very much!!

Dorothy Webb , HT(ASCP)
Regions Histology Technical Specialist



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