[Histonet] Discontinuing Negative Reagent Controls for IHC

[Joe W. Walker, Jr.]

We too have discontinued using negative controls but do utilize them when working up new antibodies.

Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)CM
Manager of Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology and Reference
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Turner
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Discontinuing Negative Reagent Controls for IHC

Here at CSI Labs we stopped negative controls for routine assays last August upon verification of the new standard and it has not been a problem.  We do, however, continue to validate using negatives to ensure good quality.

Mark Turner,  Ph.D., HT(ASCP)QIHC
Manager, Histology/IHC
CSI Laboratories
Alpharetta, GA



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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Hunter
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Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak MI.  It's great!
Sue

Sue Hunter, Supervisor
Advanced Diagnostics
Beaumont Health System
Royal Oak MI
248-898-5146
shunter <@t> beaumont.edu


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"Hartford Hospital", Hartford, CT

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT  06102
(860) 545-1596 Office
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richard.cartun <@t> hhchealth.org

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Roger Heyna [rheyna <@t> lumc.edu]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 3:47 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Discontinuing Negative Reagent Controls for IHC

I am putting together a list of facilities that have discontinued the use of negative reagent controls for IHC. After the CAP revised the requirement related to negative controls when polymer-based detection systems are used, we decided to investigate whether discontinuing the negative controls would be possible for our lab. It would be helpful to know what labs have done this successfully. If the labs that have discontinued the use of negatives could just respond in an email, I would appreciate it.

Also, if anyone has any thoughts pertaining to this change, they're certainly welcome.

Thank you,
Roger
Maywood, IL

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