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The AAPA Grossing Guideline Protocols are a set of documents that ensure all information required by the CAP Cancer Protocols is included in the macroscopic description. The Grossing Guideline Protocols will focus on TNM staging and all information under those headings. The purpose of the AAPA Grossing Guideline Protocols is to support medical professionals engaged in the macroscopic examination of cancer resection specimens providing a standardized, systematic approach.
The AAPA Macroscopic Examination Guidelines: Utilization of the CAP Cancer Protocols at the Surgical Gross Bench are dedicated to the members of the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) and the patients they serve.
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- Whipple Made Simple For Surgical Pathologists
- Specimen Measuring
- Fixing/Decalcifying Help
- Frozen Section Help
- Photo-Op
- Fetal Heart Dissection
- Out on a Limb
- Fixation of Large Specimens and Identifying Suspicious Areas for Later Exam
- Pin Out the Intestinal Lesion, Not the Intestine
- Inking Shortcuts
- Tissue Ink Mordants
- Tissue Sponges
- Fetal Dissections
- Specimen Fixation
- Filling Lung Specimens
- An Alternative to Paddle Forceps
- Handling Soft or Fatty Specimens
- How to Avoid Stuck Tissues When Performing Frozen Sections
- “The Perfect Membrane Roll”
- Using Your Engineering Department
- Brain Support for Fixation
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The Inspection Readiness Kit will be reviewed for updates against the CAP checklist as they happen, at least once per year. Additionally, as part of your subscription you get the peace of mind that we are watching for updates and notifying you as they are made and available in our packet.
- Whipple Made Simple For Surgical Pathologists
- Specimen Measuring
- Fixing/Decalcifying Help
- Frozen Section Help
- Photo-Op
- Fetal Heart Dissection
- Out on a Limb
- Fixation of Large Specimens and Identifying Suspicious Areas for Later Exam
- Pin Out the Intestinal Lesion, Not the Intestine
- Inking Shortcuts
- Tissue Ink Mordants
- Tissue Sponges
- Fetal Dissections
- Specimen Fixation
- Filling Lung Specimens
- An Alternative to Paddle Forceps
- Handling Soft or Fatty Specimens
- How to Avoid Stuck Tissues When Performing Frozen Sections
- “The Perfect Membrane Roll”
- Using Your Engineering Department
- Brain Support for Fixation
The Inspection Readiness Kit will be reviewed for updates against the CAP checklist as they happen, at least once per year. Additionally, as part of your subscription you get the peace of mind that we are watching for updates and notifying you as they are made and available in our packet.
The Inspection Readiness Kit will be reviewed for updates against the CAP checklist as they happen, at least once per year. Additionally, as part of your subscription you get the peace of mind that we are watching for updates and notifying you as they are made and available in our packet.
The Inspection Readiness Kit will be reviewed for updates against the CAP checklist as they happen, at least once per year. Additionally, as part of your subscription you get the peace of mind that we are watching for updates and notifying you as they are made and available in our packet.
The Inspection Readiness Kit will be reviewed for updates against the CAP checklist as they happen, at least once per year. Additionally, as part of your subscription you get the peace of mind that we are watching for updates and notifying you as they are made and available in our packet.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
No, the Inspection Reading Kit is a separate portal accessed completely separate from any existing member login, if applicable. Because the kit requires a separate purchase, a separate login is required.
AAPA Grossing Guidelines
The AAPA Grossing Guideline Protocols are a set of documents that ensure all information required by the CAP Cancer Protocols is included in the macroscopic description. The Grossing Guideline Protocols focus on TNM staging and all information under those headings.
The AAPA Grossing Guideline Protocols support medical professionals engaged in the macroscopic examination of cancer resection specimens providing a standardized, systematic approach.
Job Hotline Ads
The most effective way to announce a job opening for a pathologists’ assistant is through the AAPA Job Hotline. Members are able to access the AAPA Job Hotline 24 hours a day through the Members Only section of www.pathassist.org. Our membership consists of certified and certification exam eligible PAs and does not include other laboratory personnel such as histotechnologists or cytotechnologists.
Please submit your job ad and payment directly through our website by completing the AAPA Job Hotline form. If you have any questions or problems with your online order, please contact the AAPA Central Office.
The non-refundable fee is $325 to have your ad published for a length of three (3) months and includes mention on our social media accounts to alert members when new ads are posted.
Upon receipt, ads can take up to three (3) business days to be processed. Once your ad and payment are processed, a confirmation email will be sent to you.