We have three Histology Technicians who perform gross descriptions only.
They do not perform any gross dissections. They have been doing the gross
long enough to be OK with the CLIA regulations. The HT's are not required to
be approved by the hospital credential committee.
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Sandy Hinton

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> From: 	Luke, Don[SMTP:don.luke@SGMC.ORG]
> Sent: 	Monday, November 23, 1998 2:30 PM
> To: 	'HISTONET'
> Subject: 	grossing by non pathologists
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> Please help.  A little survey for those of you who wish to help.
> Do HTs do any grossing at your facility?
> Are the HTs required to be approved by the hospital's credentials
> committee?
>  Don Luke, HT (ASCP)
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