[Histonet] Changing dynamics in histotechnology

[Elizabeth Chlipala]

I do agree that as histotechs we need to very much involved in Digital Pathology and new technologies as much as possible, if we do not we will be left behind.  Here is a quote that I reference with respects to "new technologies".  But I am an early adopter of digital pathology.

"Once a new technology hits you, if you are not part of the steamroller
you are part of the road" - Lee A. Iacocca

1.  Digital Pathology - We have been scanning slides since 2007, very active in this technology, board member of the Digital Pathology Association.
2.  Molecular Testing (ISH, PCR, Next Gene Sequencing) - we will be actively running ISH in the next couple months, have looked at the other technologies but have not made the move yet to bring those into the lab yet, but its on our radar.
3.  Automation Semi to complete - automated H&E, and immunostainers.
4.  Barcoding - would love to barcode, its difficult in the research setting, software is available in the clinical setting but not for research, we have been looking for over a year on a system that would work in research and in our setting.

Liz

Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Changing dynamics in histotechnology

With mixed emotions I read this article, not because of its context or information, but rather the outlook for our future.

I would like to pole on the histonet today, who is enter in:

1.  Digital Pathology - We have been scanning slides since 2007, very active in this technology.
2.  Molecular Testing (ISH, PCR, Next Gene Sequencing) - we will be actively running ISH in the next couple months, have looked at the other technologies but have not made the move yet to bring those into the lab yet, but its on our radar.
3.  Automation Semi to complete - automated H&E, and immunostainers.
4.  Barcoding - would love to barcode, its difficult in the research setting, software is available in the clinical setting but not for research, we have been looking for over a year on a system that would work in research.

A good question to ask is, are we, as Histology professionals, positioned to make this change.  Case in point, how many people are signed up and preparing for this transition at the NSH convention this year?

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On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:29 AM, "Judy O'Rourke" <jorourke <@t> allied360.com> wrote:

> Hello...
>
> In Clinical Lab Products' just-released September issue, the article
> "Changing Dynamics in Histotechnology" addresses the challenges and trends
> you face daily. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP), chair, NSH Quality Control
> Committee, is quoted.
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