[Histonet] High complexity test

[Jesus Ellin]

I would say this is high complexoty testing and the tech performing this has to have knowledge of the process and troubleshooting in case there is issues with the results.  I do not agree with the interpretation some people give,, but this is based on individual institutions 

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On Feb 6, 2013, at 2:05 PM, "Rene J Buesa" <rjbuesa <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:

> This issue has been discussed at length recently (please go to HistoNet files).
> The "complexity" does not deals with the "actual test" but with the ability of the technician to go above and beyond the "robotic tasks" but also able to think and apply knowledge when something goes wrong.
> Sometimes dismissal of complexity is rooted on the desire in management to pay less for tasks that require a higher licensure grade.
> René J. 
> 
> From: Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org <sbaldwin <@t> mhhcc.org>
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 2:54 PM
> Subject: [Histonet] High complexity test
> 
> Hi histonetters
> Is ventana Ultra IHC only doing antibodies no FISH or CISH is this considered High complexity testing?  We are doing ER/PR and some others.
> 
> Thanks
> Histology/Cytology Supervisor
> S. Kathy Baldwin, SCT (ASCP)
> Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
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