[Histonet] Storing specimens

[Michael Ann Jones]

We run a query of reports (finalized) for that period of two weeks, and
any outstanding/pending report, we pull the bottle.
We use the storage bins for each day of the week - during gross we toss
the bottle into the storage bin for that day. We have two sets: Mon - Fri.
We rotate those in two cabinets and have a ³Current² sign we use and move
from one cabinet to another depending on which we dump. Once we dump the
bins (and disinfect them) we keep the Medical Waste bin for another week
(we keep our tissues for a total of three weeks) We don¹t have storage
room for 3 weeks worth rotation.
Did I make any sense?
:)
Michael Ann Jones, HT (ASCP)
Histology Manager
Metropath
7444 W. Alaska Dr. #250
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.634.2511
Mjones <@t> metropath.com




On 10/28/14, 10:04 AM, "Abbott, Tanya" <TanyaAbbott <@t> catholichealth.net>
wrote:

>How does everyone handle storage of specimens for 2 weeks post sign out?
>We are a small lab (as is everyone on Histonet, I'm sure!!) and trying to
>figure out the best way to organize to make the flow go smoothly.
>Meaning, we are hoping not to have to check each specimen to determine it
>was signed out before we discard. Any suggestions?
>Thanks! Tanya
>
>Tanya G. Abbott RT (CSMLS)
>Manager Technologist, Histology/Cytology
>St. Joseph Medical Center
>Reading, PA 19603-0316
>ph  610-378-2635
>fax 610-898-5871
>email: tanyaabbott <@t> catholichealth.net
>
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