AP-HIS-711 Tissue Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer
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What is the default password for the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer?

  • 10001
  • 11000
  • 10000 (correct)
  • 11100

    • True or false: The Pathologist/Resident will use the Quality Control for Histology Form to document any suboptimal staining issues.

    True

    What is the purpose of this procedure?

    The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance on the use and operation of the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer/Automated Coverslipper.

    What is the default password for the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer?

    <p>10000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Histopathology Daily QC form used for?

    <p>To track the quality of histologic examinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step for the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer?

    <p>Turn on power switch located in the front right corner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer will be effective starting in December 2021.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specimens are required?

    <p>Specimen requirements include formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue sections cut at 3-4 microns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is used to document any suboptimal staining issues?

    <p>Quality Control for Histology Form (AP-HIS.A300)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Tissue-Tek stand alone (Special Stain) coverslipper Preventative Maintenance Log is located in the Histology section.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Quality Control for Histology Form used for?

    <p>The Quality Control for Histology Form (AP-HIS.A300) is used for any suboptimal staining issues such as unsatisfactory staining, floaters or repeat staining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power switch located in the front right corner of the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer used for?

    <p>To turn on the instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tissue-Tek stand alone (Special Stain) coverslipper Preventative Maintenance Log used for?

    <p>To track the maintenance of the coverslipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Histology Prisma Stainer Coverslipper Maintenance Log is used to track the maintenance of the stainer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What manual is used to operate the Sakura Film Coverslipper?

    <p>Sakura Film Coverslipper Operating Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer effective starting in December of 2022?

    <p>The Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer will be effective starting in December of 2022.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is used to track the maintenance of the coverslipper?

    <p>Histology Prisma Stainer Coverslipper Maintenance Log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documents are used to track the quality and maintenance of the coverslipper?

    <p>The Histopathology Daily QC form is used to track the quality of histologic examinations and the Histology Prisma Stainer Coverslipper Maintenance Log is used to track the maintenance of the coverslipper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Sakura Film Coverslipper Operating Manual is used to operate the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staining method can be selected on the Stain Process Monitor screen?

    <p>H&amp;E Heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The Pathologist/Resident will use the Quality Control for Histology Form (AP-HIS.A300) for any suboptimal staining issues such as unsatisfactory staining, floaters or repeat staining.
    • Starting instrument turn on power switch located in the front right corner. Power should be left on at all times.
    • From the main screen, select LOG ON.
    • Use 10000 as the default password, then select ENTER.
    • On the Stain Process Monitor screen touch START to initiate the start process.
    • Select a staining method: H&E Heat, H&E Heat program or H&E.
    • Close door and touch START to initiate the start process.
    • To add baskets, go to the stain Process Monitor screen, touch the ADD BASKETS button.
    • Select the desired staining program (see F. above).
    • Place loaded baskets into any available start stations. Baskets are loaded with the UPSIDE on the basket adapter facing the right side of the instrument.
    • Take stained and coverslipped slides when complete to the distribution area for quality control check and turn in to pathologists/residents.
    • Shutting down instruments turn off the power switch located in the front right corner.
    • The Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer is an instrument that is used to stain and cover slides for histologic examination.
    • The Tissue-Tek stand alone (Special Stain) coverslipper Preventative Maintenance Log is located in the Special Stain section.
    • The Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer Operating Manual is current and approved. Starting in December of 2022, the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer will be effective.
    • Troubleshooting instructions are available in the Tissue-Tek Film Automated Coverslipper Operating Manual and/or the Tissue-Tek Prisma Automated Slide Stainer Operating Manual.
    • The Histopathology Daily QC form is used to track the quality of histologic examinations.
    • The Histology Prisma Stainer Coverslipper Maintenance Log is used to track the maintenance of the coverslipper.
    • The Sakura Film Coverslipper Operating Manual is used to operate the Sakura Film coverslipper.

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