[Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 189, Issue 24
Trevor Wicks
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Wed Aug 28 12:20:18 CDT 2019
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Tissue Contamination (Garrey Faller)
2. 10% NBF Substitutes (Sandra Cheasty)
3. Xylene substitutes for clearing agents
(Hagon, Christopher (Health))
4. Re: Xylene substitutes for clearing agents (Ingles Claire)
5. New Job Opportunity - Histology Technician II - Frederick, MD
(Mack Lloyd)
6. Re: Xylene substitutes for clearing agents (Rene J Buesa)
7. Start Fall with a Histology Position (Andrea Costello)
8. RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin. 8/28/2019 Opportunities On
and Off the Bench! (Pam Barker)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:35:57 -0400
From: Garrey Faller <garreyf at gmail.com>
To: John Garratt <john.garratt at ciqc.ca>
Cc: "Joe W. Walker, Jr." <jwwalker at rrmc.org>,
"histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu"
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Tissue Contamination
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I agree with the comments made.
How do Histotechs mitigate the risk?
Do they use water? Do they just place the forceps back into the hot well/holder at the embedder? What is the best way to ensure safe embedding by the Histotech?
Although rare, contaminants do end up in blocks. The grosser says it?s the Histotech at fault. The Histotech says it?s the grosser.
I once inspected a lab and I witnessed the use of a microbiology flame sterilizer to sterilize the Histotech forceps between biopsies. Never seen that before.
Garrey
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> On Aug 27, 2019, at 12:19 PM, John Garratt via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
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> With regard to forceps: Do NOT use rat tooth or serrated forceps because even with rinsing there is potential for micro fragments to be trapped and carried over to the next sample. This also applies to forceps used at the tissue embedding stage. It is all about mitigating of risk.
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>> On Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:36 AM, Joe W. Walker, Jr. via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
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>> We utilize small, disposable absorbent pads, which also absorb the formalin fumes. We obtain ours through Leica/former Surgipath. They work well and are changed in between cases. Each case utilizes a new scalpel blade and forceps are rinsed in water between cases. I am not aware of any cross over of tissues between cases when utilizing these practices.
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>> Joe W. Walker, Jr. MS, SCT(ASCP)
>> Anatomical Pathology Manager
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>> From: Cartun, Richard via Histonet histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 2:48 PM
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>> Subject: [Histonet] Tissue Contamination
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>> What are people doing to ensure that there is no tissue carry-over on instruments between cases when grossing? Thank you.
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>> Richard
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>> Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:14:56 +0000
From: Sandra Cheasty <sandra.cheasty at wisc.edu>
To: "Histonet (histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu)"
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Subject: [Histonet] 10% NBF Substitutes
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Hello,
Can anyone comment on the current formalin substitutes Excel PLUS and/or FineFIX?
-Cost
-Benefits
-Drawbacks
-Performance in tissue processors
Thanks!
Sandra J. Cheasty, HT (ASCP)
Histology & Necropsy Supervisor
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:53:08 +0000
From: "Hagon, Christopher (Health)" <Christopher.Hagon at act.gov.au>
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Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for clearing agents
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Hello histonetters!
I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the isopropyl alcohol method, or the aliphatic hydrocarbon xylene substitution (Leica Sub-X etc).
Looking for opinions from each camp if possible, on how easy or hard it was to change procedures. Was there much trial and error in changing the processing protocols with the aliphatics? Any pitfalls I should look out for?
Any input greatly appreciated.
Chris Hagon | Senior Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
ACT Pathology | health.act.gov.au<https://health.act.gov.au/>
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Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:35:22 +0000
From: Ingles Claire <CIngles at uwhealth.org>
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for clearing agents
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Chris:
Propar from Anatech works great for us. I believe it is still advisable to use xylene in the cleaning cycle on the processors though. We had to go back the other way a bit when our Doc wanted a tape coverslipper. Now he gripes about the xylene smell. Hmmm.
Claire
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Hello histonetters!
I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the isopropyl alcohol method, or the aliphatic hydrocarbon xylene substitution (Leica Sub-X etc).
Looking for opinions from each camp if possible, on how easy or hard it was to change procedures. Was there much trial and error in changing the processing protocols with the aliphatics? Any pitfalls I should look out for?
Any input greatly appreciated.
Chris Hagon | Senior Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
ACT Pathology | health.act.gov.au<https://health.act.gov.au/>
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:04:17 -0400
From: Mack Lloyd <ml at personifysearch.com>
To: histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] New Job Opportunity - Histology Technician II -
Frederick, MD
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Hi All,
We are hiring for a Histology Technician II in Frederick, MD for a
Multi-Billion dollar leader in the Research Space. We are looking for
individuals with basic histology skills (trimming, embedding, microtomy,
staining, etc.) and will be cross training in other areas of the Pathology
lab. An HT or HLT license is preferred. This is a growing organization
with many advancement opportunities. If you are interested in learning more
please let me know contact me at ml at personifysearch.com.
Have a great day!
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Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:38:57 +0000 (UTC)
From: Rene J Buesa <rjbuesa at yahoo.com>
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Under separate cover I am sending you 3 papers of mine that answer your question.Ren?
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 08:45:31 AM EDT, Ingles Claire via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
Chris:
Propar from Anatech works great for us. I believe it is still advisable to use xylene in the cleaning cycle on the processors though. We had to go back the other way a bit when our Doc wanted a tape coverslipper. Now he gripes about the xylene smell. Hmmm.
Claire
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Hello histonetters!
I realise that this has been asked a lot, but cannot find a good link for the comparisons of each. I am charged with looking into converting our lab to go xylene free. We don't want to go down the limonene path, so that leaves the isopropyl alcohol method, or the aliphatic hydrocarbon xylene substitution (Leica Sub-X etc).
Looking for opinions from each camp if possible, on how easy or hard it was to change procedures. Was there much trial and error in changing the processing protocols with the aliphatics? Any pitfalls I should look out for?
Any input greatly appreciated.
Chris Hagon | Senior Scientist, Anatomical Pathology
ACT Pathology | health.act.gov.au<https://health.act.gov.au/>
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:12:14 -0400
From: Andrea Costello <andrea at ka-recruiting.com>
To: Histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Start Fall with a Histology Position
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Hi Histonetters,
I just wanted to reach out to you about some permanent/ full time histology
positions that I just got in this week. If you are interested ? you will
be one of the first candidates under consideration for these positions and
will get a leg up on the competition! If you are interested in any of these
positions or exploring a new histology opportunity send your resume to
andrea at ka-recruiting.com!
*Histotech OR Histology Technician Opening in Phoenix, Arizona!*
Histology Technician OR Histotech Opening at a Joint Commission and CAP
Accredited Laboratory located in Arizona! This laboratory offers quality
results coupled with a rapid turnaround time and is known for unmatched
expertise.
This laboratory is looking to hire a night shift experienced Histotech.
This is a permanent and full time position. For consideration, candidates
should have experience in both routine and more complex histology (such as
IHC). In addition, applicants must have either a HTL or HT ASCP
Certification as well as a BS or AS degree in histology (or related field).
I am working on similar positions in *Florida, Illinois, New York,
Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin!*
*Hospital seeks Histotech OR Histology Technician on DAY Shift -
Washington, DC area!*
Histotech OR Histology Technician Opening at one of Maryland's Top
Hospitals! This not-for-profit hospital is nationally ranked in multiple
specialties and boasts a research institute, simulation and innovation
center and a state-of-the-art laboratory.
This hospital is looking to add a permanent and full time histotech on DAY
Shift (5a-1:30pm). candidates will have experience in a high volume
laboratory environment and have experience with embedding (routine and
biopsy) as well as manual stains. Applicants must have completed a
Histotechnican (HT) program accredited by NAACLS or an AS degree in a
related field. Also, applicants must either have HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
certification
I am working on similar positions in *Georgia, New York, North Carolina,
North Dakota and Virginia!*
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Andrea Costello
Client Relationship Manager
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
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10 Post Office Square 8th Floor SOUTH
Boston, MA 02109
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andrea at ka-recruiting.com
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:39:51 -0400
From: "Pam Barker" <relia1 at earthlink.net>
To: "Histopeeps Histonet" <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] RELIA Histology Careers Bulletin. 8/28/2019
Opportunities On and Off the Bench!
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Hi Histonetters!
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