Staining

• 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
  An Animated Guide to Immunohistochemistry
  

  31. Aug 2011 Author: James Anderson Institute: Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany

  This tutorial illustrates the basic steps needed to create the immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains used in diagnosis of tissue-based disease. 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