[Histonet] HTL / CG

[Morken, Timothy]

Joelle, I think you will have a very hard time finding someone with both, especially dual ASCP certification. I've met or hear of anyone with dual certification, or even working in both. It may be the best you will find is someone who has certification in one and some practical experience in the other. Or someone willing to cross-train. 

Good luck!


Tim Morken
Supervisor, Electron Microscopy/Neuromuscular Special Studies
Department of Pathology
UC San Francisco Medical Center



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Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:35 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] HTL / CG

 Hello fellow histology netters
I have been asked by my employer to search for and retain an individual who possesses an HTL (ASCP) certification, but who also has a CG (ASCP) certification ( or at least have solid experience in the arena of FISH & cytogenetics).  I have not personally come across anyone like that in my own personal, mostly clinical histology career. Perhaps it is more common in research?
 
Can anyone offer an opinion or insight into how common the above combination of education, training and certification(s) may be?
I tried to contact the BOR/BOC for a non-identified statistic on that, but have not gotten a reply.
Appreciate any assistance.
 



Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
 
> From: McKenzie.Emily <@t> mhsil.com
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:31:20 -0500
> Subject: [Histonet] Desperately seeking information!!!
> 
> Hello all,
> A few weeks ago I sent out an information seeking email regarding IHC turnaround time. I did not get much in the way of responses. I figured there was not enough information provided to answer the general questions I was asking. I am having trouble obtaining an national average for IHC turnaround time.
> I am wondering if all you fellow histoneters out there would be willing to give me some info so I can see were we stand in comparison to facilities of similar size. The facility I work at turns out anywhere from 90-150 IHC stained slides daily. We have an average of 160 cases with around 700 H&E stained slides daily. I have listed a few questions below, if any of you would be so kind as to take the time to answer them it would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> What is the rough estimate of cases and initial H&E stained slides that are turned out daily?
> 
> Roughly, how many IHC stained slides do you turn out in a day?
> 
> On average, what is your IHC turnaround time?
> 
> What tissues are you working with (general surgical, dermatology's, research etc)?
> 
> How many techs do you have that can perform IHC staining?
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> Who is your instrumentation through?
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> At the end of the day/run, is there a stain log printed?
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> If so, who signs off on the positive/negative?
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> If there are any other processes/procedures you feel are imperative to your IHC turnaround time please feel free to comment or offer suggestions.
> 
> Thank you for taking the time to help us to improve our processes. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
> Again, thank you for your help,
> 
> 
> Emily K. McKenzie BS, HT(ASCP)
> 
> Memorial Medical Center│701 North First Street│Springfield, IL 62781
> Ph: 217-788-3991│email: McKenzie.Emily <@t> mhsil.com
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