[Histonet] Telepathology

[Douglas Porter]

Regarding sectioning of the specimen for frozen section, we had a video
camera set up so the pathologist could view the specimen and direct the
"person" on the other end how and what to section.  We ended up not using
this scenario, but had planned to see if it was an "approved" method.  I
suspect you'd have to have a PA or equivalent person on the specimen end for
it to be "approved".  We used WebEx for this also. 

Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP) 
Grossing Technician 
IT Coordinator
Cancer Registrar 

CAP-Lab, PLC 
2508 South Cedar Street 			
Lansing, MI 48910-3138 

517-372-5520 (phone) 
517-372-5540 (fax) 

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-----Original Message-----
From: LeAnn Lang [mailto:llang <@t> aipathology.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 4:22 PM
To: 'Douglas Porter'; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Telepathology

Here is the scenario......we are located in one state and the hospital we
want to provide frozen section coverage for is in another state. Can they
have a histotech on site that can prepare the frozen and then send the image
to my pathologist to read it?  Does that person onsite have to be a
pathologist assistant, or can the Pathologist use technology to guide the
histotech on what sections to take?

We are getting mixed answers on this.  Some say yes, we can and others are
saying because it is not FDA approved, we cannot use this as primary
screening.  

Appreciate any input.....

Like the idea of the WebEx too, thanks Douglas.  And thank you Sheila for
the info on Sakura.  Has anyone used Remove Meeting Technologists (RMT)
Software?

Thank you,
LeAnn

-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Porter [mailto:doug.porter <@t> caplab.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 2:27 PM
To: LeAnn Lang; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Telepathology

We have used a WebEx session before.  The remote site projects the
microscopic image onto their desktop then shares the desktop.  We also have
one account that has an IP addressable microscope.  This costs more but is
more efficient.

Douglas A. Porter, HT (ASCP)
Grossing Technician
IT Coordinator
Cancer Registrar 

CAP-Lab, PLC 
2508 South Cedar Street 			
Lansing, MI 48910-3138 

517-372-5520 (phone)
517-372-5540 (fax) 

doug.porter <@t> caplab.org 

www.caplab.org 		
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of LeAnn Lang
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 3:07 PM
To: 'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: [Histonet] Telepathology

This question may have already been asked, so sorry for redundancy.

Are any of your labs using telepathology for frozen sections?  If so, what
company are you working with?

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LeAnn Lang
Associates in Pathology
Practice Administrator
Phone:  715-847-0075 (ext 50259)
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