[Histonet] RE: GI Biopsies
Susie Hargrove
SHargrove <@t> unitedregional.org
Fri Mar 14 13:29:54 CDT 2014
We also cut 3 levels 2 sections each level on one slide. And we all lay out and pick up ribbons in the exact same order. The deepest (last) cut is always at the top (label end) .
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1. RE: Microwave Tissue Processing (joelle weaver)
2. Job at Georgetown University in Washington, DC (Anna Coffey)
3. GI Biopsies ( Brent Adams )
4. Re: GI biopsies (Bob Richmond)
5. Re: GI Biopsies (Madeline Gi)
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:02:40 +0000
From: joelle weaver <joelleweaver <@t> hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Microwave Tissue Processing
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I have used a couple of vendor's MW processing instruments over the past 8-10 years. So it is used, even if it has not become as commonplace as conventional in every setting or market. It seems to be more favored in high volume settings, for pretty obvious reasons. In teaching and instruction * my opinion * - you should teach them the theory and fundamentals for practice for ALL the possible tissue processing technologies they may encounter, and this is consistent with the approach to practice of the topics on the ASCP exam.They have to know the fundamental basics and then it is easy to expand to more emerging practices and technology. It would be more of a disservice to me if you left anything( either conventional technology or MW out), in your treatment of that topic.
Joelle Weaver MAOM, HTL (ASCP) QIHC
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> Subject: [Histonet] Microwave Tissue Processing
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> Hello all,
> I had an opportunity to demo a microwave tissue processing unit for my students. Is anyone using microwave technology for tissue processing and if so, could you please provide me some information on your experience with this? There are many pros that I can see, including its ease of use and quick processing time which fits well with the student lab schedule. I am wondering, however, what the likelihood will be that students will use this technology once in the field. I don't want to do them a disservice by not using conventional tissue processing methods. The majority of hospitals in the CT/MA area use conventional tissue processors.
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:18:21 -0400
From: Anna Coffey <ahc53 <@t> georgetown.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] Job at Georgetown University in Washington, DC
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Hi Histonetters,
We still have a job opening for a histotech at Georgetown University in
Washington, DC. We think an ideal candidate might be a recent student or
tech looking to gain experience for their ASCP certification. I realize the
posted salary range starts pretty low, but we are aiming to hire someone at
the higher end. Additionally, the posting says the applicant must have 1-3
years experience and be eligible for their certification, but we are
considering applicants with less experience at this point. If you know of
anyone that might be interested (even if they think they may not be
qualified), please pass this posting along and have them contact me if they
have any questions at all. The posting is here:
http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20140338
Thanks!
Anna
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Department of Oncology
Histopathology and Tissue Shared Resource
LR-10 Pre-Clinical Sciences Building
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Georgetown University
202-687-7890
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:27:49 -0500
From: " Brent Adams " <badams <@t> acadianagastro.com>
Subject: [Histonet] GI Biopsies
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We do three (3) levels of two (2) sections on one (1) slide.
Most pathologist and Histotechs like this as it gives the Pathologist
everything he needs to see in order to make an accurate diagnosis
and reduces the number of slides he must view.
Brent D. Adams -BS, LPN, HT
Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates, LLC
Histology Lab
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Lafayette, LA 70503
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:37:46 -0400
From: Bob Richmond <rsrichmond <@t> gmail.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Re: GI biopsies
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An anonymous query: >>I was just curious about how your institutions handle
GI biopsies, specifically how many slides you cut off the bat. We presently
cut 2 levels on each GI biopsy block, but I'm hearing that more and more
places only cut 1 slide per GI biopsy block. Please share what you are
doing at your establishment.<<
Well, I take what I can get. Many histotechs lack the skill, or are
unwilling to lay more than one ribbon on a slide. I do like more than one
level.
A more serious problem is maintaining the quality of GI biopsy sections,
one of the most difficult quality assurance issues in histopathology. (It
was reviewed in J HIstotechnol last year - I can find the reference.) The
problem is at its worst with duodenal biopsies, where some services never
prepare an adequate slide. As the "celiac disease" fad spreads and bread is
the Evil Food of the Year, I am really concerned about signing out duodenal
biopsies where I can't even distinguish the lymphocytes.
Edwards Deming lives!
Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Maryville TN
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:57:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: Madeline Gi <madelinegi <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Histonet] GI Biopsies
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I work in a GI lab we cut one slide with four sections the first two sections are placed on the top half of the slide then turn ten more and then add it to the first two sections. If recut's are required we pick up the first few sections depending on the pathoIogist request. I hope this helps.?
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Madeline Rotger Milanese H.T. BSHCS
500 New Hempstead Rd.
New City N.Y. 10965
845-362-3200 Ext 129
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On Friday, March 14, 2014 8:28 AM, Brent Adams <badams <@t> acadianagastro.com> wrote:
We do three (3) levels of two (2) sections on one (1) slide.
Most pathologist and Histotechs like this as it gives the Pathologist
everything he needs to see in order to make an accurate diagnosis
and reduces the number of slides he must view.
Brent D. Adams -BS, LPN, HT
Acadiana Gastroenterology Associates, LLC
Histology Lab
439 Heymann Blvd
Lafayette, LA 70503
tel: (337) 269-0963
MAIN fax: (337) 269-0553
LAB fax: (337) 408-1250
www.acadianagastro.com
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