[Histonet] Disposal of Blocks and Slides (Lester Raff MD)

[Mayer,Toysha N]

Lester,
For safety's sake, as well as laymen peace of mind, I would place them in the normal tissue disposal biohazard boxes.  Notify the proper areas as to what they are so that they can be aware.  Most other areas in the hospital will feel better, but the number crunchers may be upset because of the number of containers being used.  You cannot fill them to the top, but usually about 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Sincerely,

Toysha N. Mayer, D.H.Sc., MBA, HT (ASCP)
Instructor/Education Coordinator
Program in Histotechnology
School of Health Professions
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
713.563-3481
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Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 17:35:05 +0000
From: Lester Raff MD <LRaff at uropartners.com>
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Our lab will be passing its 10th anniversary shortly, and for space considerations, will begin disposal of blocks and slides. None of blocks or slides from early years have patient ID, so no HIPAA concerns, but what other issues are there with disposal? What kind of waste do slides and blocks constitute? Are they considered medical waste? Any information, particularly from Illinois, appreciated.

Lester J. Raff, MD MBA
UroPartners
Medical Director Of Laboratory
2225 Enterprise Dr. Suite 2511
Westchester, Il 60154
Tel: 708-486-0076
Fax: 708-492-0203


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