Histology

• Webinar
  Webinar: Quality Management for the Histology Laboratory
  

  06. Feb 2012 Author: Clifford Chapman Institute: Strata Pathology Services Inc., Lexington, MA, USA

  Join Clifford M. Chapman, MS, HTL(ASCP), QIHC, technical director, Strata Pathology Services Inc., Lexington, MA, on April 26 from 2-3 p.m. for a free webinar on quality management for the histology laboratory. Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  Performing a Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain - a Step by Step Guide
  

  17. Jan 2012 Author: Geoffrey Rolls Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  The hematoxylin and eosin stain (H&E) is the most widely used stain in histology and histopathology laboratories. When it is properly performed it has the ability to demonstrate a wide range of normal and abnormal cell and tissue components and yet it is a relatively simple stain to carry out on… Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  Difficult Blocks and Reprocessing
  

  18. Oct 2011 Author: Geoffrey Rolls Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  From time to time, in all histopathology laboratories, paraffin blocks will be encountered that are difficult or even impossible to section. This publication provides guidance on how to deal with these difficult blocks to get the best possible section, and how to identify and avoid a repeat of… Read article
  
  
• Article
  Lean Laboratory Design – Case Study
  12. Oct 2011 Author: Katja Lehmann, Ph.D. Institute: Leica Microsystems

  In October 2008, Leica Microsystems worked with Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire to design and set-up a Lean laboratory. Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  An Introduction to Routine and Special Staining
  

  01. Jun 2011 Author: James Anderson Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  Routine (or H&E) and special stains allow us to visualise otherwise transparent tissue under a microscope and are critical for tissue-based diagnosis. Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  An Introduction to Specimen Preparation
  

  30. May 2011 Author: Geoffrey Rolls Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  An introduction to the preparation of specimens for microscopy in the histopathology laboratory. Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  101 Steps to Better Histology - a Practical Guide to Good Histology Practice
  

  16. Jun 2008 Author: Geoffrey Rolls Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  From patient to pathologist, preparing tissue specimens for histological examination requires care, skill and sound procedures. This straightforward guide to good histology practice provides practical advice on best-practice techniques and simple ways to avoid common errors. Read article
  
  
• Tutorial
  Artifacts in Histological and Cytological Preparations
  

  01. Apr 2008 Authors: Neville Farmer, Geoffrey Rolls Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  Histology artifacts and cytology artifacts are structures that were not originally present in the living tissue. These artifacts can be from a range of sources including contamination, poor tissue preparation and surgical procedures. Understanding artifacts is important for both histologists and… Read article
  
  
• Article
  Xylene-free Tissue Processing – An Evaluation of Routine Use
  

  15. Sep 2007 Author: Jim Smith Institutes: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Biopsy Laboratory, Histopathology Department, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, Freeman Hospital, Osteo-articular Histology Laboratory, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

  Xylene-free processing (XFP) was evaluated over several months using the Leica Microsystems PelorisTM tissue processor. The criteria selected pre evaluation were processed block quality, microtomy properties, stained section quality, duration of processing, running costs, user-friendliness and… Read article