[Histonet] blocks and slides

[Hannen, Valerie]

Dorothy,

We are required by CAP to keep both our blocks and slides for 10 years.

Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL)
Histology Section Chief
Parrish Medical Center
951 N. Washington Ave.
Titusville, Florida 32976
Phone:(321) 268-6333 ext. 7506
Fax: (321) 268-6149
valerie.hannen <@t> parrishmed.com


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Dorothy Glass
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:09 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] blocks and slides

What is the number of years that you must keep blocks and slides for future reference according to CAP and/or Joint Commission? I have heard 5 years for blks, and 10 years for slides.

Dorothy R. Glass, BS,HTL(ASCP),IHC
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