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Deny Morlino

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  1. Deny Morlino
    Same here as Terri
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    Hello!

    Deny Morlino replied to wellspl's topic in Introductions

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  3. Deny Morlino
    There was an article recently indicating that the Thermogenesis products related to Plasma freezer and thawing were being sold to Helmer: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130103-912907.html?mod=crnews
  4. Deny Morlino
    Looking for more experiences with this topic please. Trying to see what the industry normal differences are among the users here. Thanks.
  5. Deny Morlino
    Reviving this thread with an added question. We compare manual gel (primary method) to tube (backup). What are considered "acceptable" differences as we all know these two methods will not give the same strength reaction with the same specimen? All opinions welcome.
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    I believe the reason for temperature probes in glycerol vs air temp is to better reflect the temperature variations your units experience while in storage. If you think about it, the temperature of a unit stored at a given point will not change as rapidly as the air temperature. If you are monitoring the second to second (or even minute to minute) air temp changes in a unit you are going to go crazy trying to regulate them. All of our temp probes are in glycerol for just this reason. The manufacturer of the platelet incubator has likely performed extensive studies to be sure their products maintain the temp of the units held within. Call Helmer to ask what their recommendation is for the temp monitoring process. They are very helpful.
  7. Deny Morlino
    Just covered this during our inspection if I am correct in my interpretation of your question. If you are speaking of details for a "serofuge" used for AHG additions and determining the times/RPM's for this there are specifics in the Technical Manual in the Appendicies. I think it was under the QC appendix. If that is not what you are looking for repost and we will see if we can help.
  8. Deny Morlino
    Terri it is simply a sign of how stressful the profession really is at times. Sad to say.
  9. Deny Morlino
    We do not.
  10. Deny Morlino
    Pipette MD / Sartorius is the company that provides service for Biohit pipettes in the US. They offer calibration services as well as repair. It appears that they calibrate via repetition at various points throughout the range the pipette is capable of dispensing. I would say single volume should suffice vs multiple dispense. You might check several volumes throughout the range to be sure the calibration is linear throughout the range. Just my two cents worth.
  11. Deny Morlino
    Thanks Cliff!! The lights are great! After this past week they are greatly appreciated. The snow is calming as well.
  12. Deny Morlino
    Mine is floating the opposite direction that i send my cursor. Still have not found lights and no sound??
  13. Deny Morlino
    Happy Birthday! Enjoy!
  14. Deny Morlino
    Dansket, Not trying to play devils advocate; just curious how you would handle an extended down time? I too have generalists that are panicing as I am working to bring antibody ID in house for the first time in over 20 years. Are you willing to describe the process with the "commercially available computer program" (and perhaps share the name of the program) in some detail. This might be of interest for my situation. Thanks in advance.
  15. Deny Morlino
    Congratulations!! Glad you survived.
  16. Deny Morlino
    I do not know of any mandate forcing the completion, but I agree with the other opinions... I would want to know the identity, but billing should not occur.
  17. Deny Morlino
    No redraw / retest here either as long as it was within the antibody screen window.
  18. Deny Morlino
    Agreed
  19. Deny Morlino
    Same here as Terri
  20. Deny Morlino
    We made this switch several years ago. Did not have any sort of effect on our testing in blood bank. Quick validation to ensure testing results were the same and we have not looked back.
  21. Deny Morlino
    Malcolm, Thanks for digging into this issue for me. I will pursue a second hand copy at this point I guess. I hope Larry Petz recovers comfortably and completely.
  22. Deny Morlino
    This is similar to our protocol. All L&D admits are drawn and banded for blood bank "Just In Case" (called JIC in the LIS). This allows us to be prepared for the bleeds and emergency c-sections and does not force OB to "wait on lab to draw the patient" as they prep them for surgery. Has been about a year now for this process and it seems to work well.
  23. Deny Morlino
    Sometimes depending upon initial symptoms.
  24. Deny Morlino
    Thanks, I figured out the volume and found it in the technical manual as well. Appreciate the help.
  25. Deny Morlino
    We document review of all of the SOP's for a department with one signature for the department (i.e. 1 for micro, 1 for hematology, etc.)
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