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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.
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.
Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geoffrey Rolls, BAppSc, FAIMS
An introduction to the preparation of specimens for microscopy in the histopathology laboratory.