> Hi Ronnie
>    The procedures only work when all personal have knowledge of them.OB
and
> ER unlike Histology...Have numerous employees..Different shifts and a
> different mind set.ER could care less what happens to POC.The patient is
> there concern..So  that said...Histology is the place to take it to...Let
> the Drs. look at it..so up it comes.We have to deal with what is sent and
> how its sent...The fact that they are getting you the poc with out it
being
> on formalin is an accomplishment in its self! I do understand the
> frustration with having to divide with cyto..My advise is to divide and
> conqueror are the PTs best allies
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> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 4:40 PM
> Subject: Products of Conception
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> >
> >
> > I know there was some discussion about POC a couple of months ago.
> >
> > On a slightly different vein, we are having some difficulty when
receiving
> POC
> > for Histopathology  and Cytogenetics. More often than not, the specimen
is
> not
> > being divided before it arrives in the lab. The OB/Gyns believe it is
> easier for
> > us to divide the specimen in a sterile environment in the gross room,
than
> in an
> > OR/Emergency room. We have tried to educate the nurses and OB/Gyn people
> to no
> > avail.
> >
> > How do others deal with this, and does anyone have a policy they could
> share?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ronnie Houston
> > Regional Histology Operations Manager
> > Bon Secours Health Partners Laboratories
> > 5801 Bremo Road
> > Richmond, VA 23226
> >
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