[Histonet] RE: Techs grossing FS tissue

[Terri Braud]

This is the only way that a non-pathologist can gross tissue, whether
for frozen section or otherwise.  They must meet CLIA standards for high
complexity testing and furthermore, CAP says that the exact nature of
the tissue grossed must be spelled out, along with nature of the
pathologists' supervision (direct, indirect), and have at least annual
competencies on grossing on file.  That's the basic rules.  State
licensing may possibly add, but never subtract to this.
However, there is nothing that says a tech can't plop a small singular
piece of tissue onto a chuck to freeze and get things started.

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Holy Redeemer Hospital Laboratory
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Ph: 215-938-3676

Message: 3
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:34:48 +0000
From: "Leann M. Murphy" <LMurphy2 <@t> aultman.com>
Good morning,
I know all histotechs help cut and stain frozen sections.  Is there any
organization  out there that has the histotechnician gross the frozen
section tissue and place on the frozen section chuck to cut without the
Pathologist in the room.  If anyone does this please tell me why?  And
if your organization doesn't do this please tell me why.  I am having a
debate with our Pathologists over this question.

Thank You,
LeAnn Murphy
Aultman Hospital
Canton, Ohio


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