Training Resources

H&E staining is often termed as “routine staining” as it is the most common way of coloring otherwise transparent tissue specimen. Download this training resource to learn more about the fundamentals of H&E staining.

Download this training resource to learn more about the fundamentals of tissue processing and its preceding steps.

Download this publication to learn more about the various artifacts which may be encountered in histopathology. 

"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.

Download this generalized guide with examples of questions and images for building a competency assessment that can promote quality assurance and training standards for lab personnel.

Download the training presentation for an overview of the “how’s and why’s” of proper Formalin fixation and its relevance to IHC.

Download this training resource to learn more about routine staining with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and the steps involved with the staining process.

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.

Download this training resource to learn more about tissue processing and the steps required to take animal or human tissue from fixation to the state of complete infiltration with a histological paraffin.

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.