[Histonet] RE: QC Slide retention

[Laurie Colbert]

We keep ours long enough to fill up a 100-slide box and then dump the oldest ones.  We do have a separate chart where we document daily that the H&E slide is checked, and this is kept for at least two years along with our other QC (temps, processor rotation, etc) charts.

Laurie Colbert


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Riesen, Rebecca
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 12:34 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] QC Slide retention

How long do you folks retain you Daily QC slides?  Is it the same as the "diagnostic" slides?  I know the correct length of time for "diagnostic" slides in my particular area, but I wasn't sure if the same timeline applies to the actual daily H&E or PAP QC slides. Is the retention of the actual "documentation" that I have of the quality of these stains each day sufficient?  I looked thru the archives, but could only find the previous discussions on "Diagnostic" slides.  Thanks Histonetters!!



Rebecca Riesen, Histology Supervisor, PRMC, Naples, FL _______________________________________________
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