[Histonet] special Stains under a hood

[Terri Braud]

I have never (3 different places, 30+ years) heard of requiring special stains to be performed under a hood.  Certainly, there are a few reagents that might need benefit from a hood (concentrated Ammonium Hydroxide) but generally, they are performed on an open counter next to a sink.  If you are getting pushback, check to see if Micro is doing their gram stain under a hood? 

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
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