[Histonet] Looking for suggestions, ideas

[Thomas Jasper]

Hi Folks,

Here is our situation.  In the not too distant future we will be receiving additional specimens from 3 dermatologists.  What they need is to have these specimens processed, embedded, cut and H/E stained.  Once we've got the slides coverslipped they are to be sent back the dermatologists.  We are not doing the interpretation.  What I'm looking for is an idea about getting these into our LIS (PowerPath) and designating them for return to this group.  We should be able to capture the TC and need to account for the workload.

I'm thinking we could prefix them differently at the time of accessioning and then create something in the LIS attached to that designation which only generates a TC.  I'm wondering if anyone else does anything like this?  I'm also interested in having this differing designation for efficient workflow.  I don't want any of these making their way to our pathologists.  I've thought of identification by color of block and a new prefix.  Just not sure if/what others are doing, how difficult to implement for an LIS standpoint (separation of TC and PC) and any other considerations.

Thanks, I know I've got all the superior minds out there.  Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Tom Jasper


Thomas Jasper HT (ASCP) BAS
AP/CP Supervisor
Deaconess Hospital
600 Mary Street
Evansville, IN 47747
Thomas.jasper <@t> deaconess.com
812-450-2485