by LabStorage | 0,April 1, 2021 | LabStore Highlights
Long before the discovery and advent of Immunohistochemistry in Histology, pathologists utilized and relied on the diagnostic tools of Special Stains. Within this tool founded on the concept of specific stain/dye affinity for certain tissues, Histologists realized the...
by LabStorage | 0,March 1, 2021 | LabStore Highlights
Economy in storage products and practices is a necessity that must be woven into present day lab operations and more importantly, planned for the future. In Histopathology laboratories, as in most labs, there are specimens, records, documents, etc., that are all a...
by LabStorage | 0,February 1, 2021 | LabStore Highlights
In the opening of this series on microtomy we discussed factors involved in success, such as training and technique. Also discussed was an unknown intangible mystery that frequently arises. It is a mystery of why some efforts in microtomy seem to work effortlessly,...
by LabStorage | 0,January 1, 2021 | LabStore Highlights
Histotechnology is often spoken of as an art and a science. This can also be said in reference to one of the principle components of histotechnology, microtomy. In truth, microtomy extends beyond just art and science to the intangible label of ‘mystery’. Why is it...
by LabStorage | 1,December 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
In Part 1 of this guidance on ‘Developing a Basic Infection Control Policy (AICP)’ we discussed the most basic gear and equipment that must be noted in your policy. It was also stated that within this current medical pandemic crisis, an AICP should be written in less...
by LabStorage | 1,November 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
The subject title of this article can easily be misinterpreted as an introduction to a complicated set of guidelines and directives that require overly specialized safety equipment, voluminous documentation, and extensive time to develop. As with any compliance...
by LabStorage | 1,September 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
With the early onset of immunohistochemistry (IHC) in the anatomic pathology laboratory in the early to mid-1980’s, it soon proved to be a useful tool in a number of different areas of specialty including dermatology. Particularly in sun-rich states such as...
by LabStorage | 1,August 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
During this season of viral pandemic crisis, we see healthcare being affected in numerous different ways; none more obvious than a reduction in non-essential surgeries, outpatient services, and physician office appointments. Subsequently this has grossly affected...
by LabStorage | 1,July 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) can be defined as a condition of renal function that has digressed to the point that the kidney no longer performs at a level that is self or even life sustaining. When this happens some form of life sustaining intervention must be...
by LabStorage | 1,June 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
The laboratory technologist is one of the seldom heard of or acknowledged of healthcare workers. In the hospital, the physicians, the nurses, even the custodial staff servicing the rooms; they are all seen and acknowledged for what they do. Yet the laboratory...
by LabStorage | 1,May 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
Part 2 – Environment Safety The first installment of this series (Part 1) on laboratory safety amidst the Covid-19 crisis dealt with enhancing your personal body protection. The focus was on clothing and gear designed to minimize your risk of exposure. It was...
by LabStorage | 1,April 1, 2020 | LabStore Highlights
Part 1 – Enhancing Personal Body Protection The definition of a ‘novel’ virus is a virus that has not been previously seen or documented in its present form. While a new virus may be in the same family of other known viruses, it predictably will have a variation of...
