[Histonet] RE: Slides from antibody validation

[Joe W. Walker, Jr.]

On a recent CAP inspection, we did have an inspector ask to see our slides from our HER2 validation.  For the past 5 years, we have kept all of the slides from our validation studies along with the paperwork in a notebook.  These glass slide holders have worked well for keeping everything together in one place for inspections: http://www.rochester100.com/store/p/195-SL-3-182.aspx

Interestingly enough, on a recent Joint Commission inspection last year, an inspector made a similar request to see an example of an IHC that we had validated.

Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)CM
Manager of Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology and Reference
Rutland Regional Medical Center
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Lynne
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:35 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Slides from antibody validation

Following antibody validation studies, do you keep your slides accessible for CAP to peruse during inspection?  Has anyone had CAP actually ask to see your slides?  I feel that keeping the validation forms, signed off by the medical director, is sufficient, but I would like other opinions.

As always, thanks for any and all guidance!

Lynne Bell, HT (ASCP)
Histology Team Leader
Central Vermont Medical Center
130 Fisher Road
Berlin, VT  05641
802-371-4923



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