[Histonet] Re: scale for weighing parathyroid glands

[Hannen, Valerie]

We use the Ohaus scale.


Valerie Hannen,MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU (FL)
Section Chief, Histology
Parrish Medical Center
951 N. Washington Ave.
Titusville,Florida 32796
T: (321)268-6333 ext. 7506
F: (321) 268-6149
valerie.hannen <@t> parrishmed.com
www.parrishmed.com



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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bob Richmond
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 5:36 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Re: scale for weighing parathyroid glands

Carol Bryant, CT (ASCP), Cytology/Histology Manager at the Lexington [Kentucky] Clinic asks?

>>Our surgeons are doing a lot of parathyroid glands for patients with
adenomas.  Our pathologist would like to weigh them. Our scale is not that sensitive. Is anyone using a scale for this too and if so what brand?<<

You need a top-loading balance that will weigh in 10 milligram (.01 g) increments, up to about 200 grams. Ohaus makes these for Fisher, and there are other brands. About $500.

Weighing parathyroid adenomas is standard of care, as your pathologist knows. Persuading the lab manager or assistant administrator is a different problem.

Bob Richmond
Samurai Pathologist
Maryville TN
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