[Histonet] Prostate Biopsies

[Nancy Schmitt]

We do not have a process that occurs at the urology office.
Our PA places a colored marker made from Histogel and marking ink into the cassettes and includes that information in the gross dictation.

Nancy Schmitt MLT, HT(ASCP)
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cartun, Richard
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 5:15 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Prostate Biopsies

Short of using a bar-coded tracking system, does anyone use  "color-coded" formalin containers or cassettes for prostate biopsies (for the urology office staff) to confirm the patient's identity?  Thanks.

Richard

Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
Director, Histology & Immunopathology
Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs Assistant Director, Anatomic Pathology Hartford Hospital
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