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  • An Introduction to Specimen Processing

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    "Tissue processing” describes the steps required to take animal or human tissue from fixation to the state where it is completely infiltrated with a suitable histological wax and can be embedded ready for section cutting on the microtome.

  • Science of H&E

    Andrew Lisowski, M.S., HTL (ASCP)

    H&E stain makes use of a combination of two dyes – hematoxylin and eosin. It is often termed as “routine staining” as it is the most common way of coloring otherwise transparent tissue specimen.

  • Immunohistochemistry: An Overview + Steps to Better IHC Staining

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Steven Westra, Reagent Product Specialist, Leica Biosystems

    James Anderson, Global Marketing Manager

    Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is used in histology to detect the presence of specific protein markers that can assist with accurate tumor classification and diagnosis. This article provides an overview and the basic steps used to create an optimal IHC stain.

  • Science of Tissue Processing

    Andrew Lisowski, M.S., HTL (ASCP)

    Tissue processing is a procedure of removing water from cells and replacing it with a medium which solidifies allowing thin sections to be cut on a microtome.

  • ISH染色

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Get tips for better ISH staining in this guide. Each step provides a valuable reminder of good histology practice and also helps with troubleshooting when unacceptable results do occur.

  • 特殊染色

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Get tips for better special staining in this guide. Each step provides a valuable reminder of good histology practice and also helps with troubleshooting when unacceptable results do occur.

  • 切片、展片和干片

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Get tips for better microtomy, flotation & section drying in this guide. Each step provides a valuable reminder of good histology practice and also helps with troubleshooting when unacceptable results do occur.

  • 取材

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Get tips for better grossing in this guide. Each step provides a valuable reminder of good histology practice and also helps with troubleshooting when unacceptable results do occur.

  • 样本接收和转移

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

    Get tips for better specimen collection and transport in this guide. Each step provides a valuable reminder of good histology practice and also helps with troubleshooting when unacceptable results do occur.

  • An Introduction to Specimen Preparation

    Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS

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