20 Questions
How many pathology assistants are expected to assist with larger, more complex tissue samples if the resident has grossed at least three of that tissue type during their month on surgical pathology?
One
True or false: Technicians are trained on all instruments and methods applicable to their assigned duties before they are allowed to work independently.
True
What type of specimens are acceptable for gross examination in Histology?
Specimens can be fresh or formalin-fixed, and tissue samples with Standard Form 515/MHS GENESIS (MHS) GENESIS requisition are acceptable.
What is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians?
Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202)
What is the maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day?
90%
How many specimens can be processed in a day?
90%
True or false: The Grossing Area Good Catch Log is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians.
True
What is the purpose of the Grossing Area Good Catch Log?
The Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202) is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians.
What is the minimum percentage of all specimens that are accessed, grossed, and processed the same day they are received?
90%
True or false: Pathology Assistants are expected to gross biopsies and other small, unoriented tissue samples.
True
Who is responsible for grossing tissue samples from five specimens each?
There will be four resident grossers, each responsible for grossing tissue samples from five specimens each.
How is the quality of the tissue samples checked?
At each step of the process
What is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians?
Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202
True or false: The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.
True
What is the maximum number of specimens that can be grossed by each resident?
Five
What procedure is used for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus?
The procedure for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus is described in detail.
What should not be covered with the accession number label?
Specimen identification
What is the maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day?
The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.
True or false: Do not cover specimen identification with the accession number label.
True
What color tissue cassettes are used for identification and/or computer accession number verification?
Various colors
Study Notes
- Each acceptable specimen received in Histology is grossly examined by a resident, PA, or staff pathologist.
- The purpose of this operating procedure is to provide guidance in the preparation of tissue samples for gross examination.
- Specimens can be fresh or formalin-fixed, and tissue samples with Standard Form 515/MHS GENESIS (MHS) GENESIS requisition are acceptable.
- Technicians are trained on all instruments/methods applicable to their assigned duties prior to working independently.
- The procedure is started by selecting specimens from the holding baskets to build trays for gross examination.
- Tissue cassettes ( Various colors) are used for identification and/or computer accession number verification.
- The quality of the tissue samples is checked at each step of the process and any discrepancies are resolved.
- The Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202) is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians.
- There will be four resident grossers, each responsible for grossing tissue samples from five specimens each.
- When there is a shortage of pathology assistants, residents are expected to assist.
- Oral Pathology Surgery (OPS) tissue samples will be accessedioned for the staff pathologist.
- Pathology Assistant (PA) will gross biopsies and other small, unoriented tissue samples.
- If the mission necessitates, PAs are expected to assist with larger, more complex tissue samples if the resident has grossed at least three of that tissue type during their month on surgical pathology.
- The procedure for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus is described in detail.
- The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.
- At least 90% of all specimens are accessed, grossed, and processed the same day they are received.
- The specimen identification and accession number on the paperwork must match that on the corresponding specimen containers.
- Do not cover specimen identification with the accession number label.
- Scan SF515’s, MHS GENESIS requisition with pertinent information, photos, and intra-operative consultation form into CoPath Plus.
- Complete the Gross Batch Log (AP-HIS.A208) for tracking and accountability purposes.
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