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Tissue Processing

Tissue processing consists of dehydration, clearing, and infiltration. Here, experts share their recommendations for properly executing these steps.

Fundamentals of Fixation and Tissue Processing

Cindy Sampias, JD CT(ASCP)HTL

Download this training resource to learn more about the fundamentals of fixation and tissue processing.

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Troubleshooting Routine Histology: A Guide on How to Avoid Common Mistakes

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

Download this training resource to learn more about a typical histology workflow and receive guidance on how to avoid common mistakes.

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Fundamentals of Tissue Processing and Its Preceding Steps

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

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Techniques to Minimize Articular Cartilage Folding

After a joint has been decalcified, the loss of proteoglycans in the articular cartilage causes it to fold and ripple during the staining process. When this occurs, it makes it impossible to perform histo-morphometry or measurements of the cartilage.

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Creating Digital Ready Slides - A Practical Guide

Digital Ready Slides are the essential starting point to compile AI datasets. Being digital-ready now may offer opportunities in the future for augmented diagnostics that benefit patients, pathologists, and providers. Download this training resource and learn more about Digital Ready Slides for AI Development.

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Grossing - New Initiative for a New Generation

Michele Lamphere, HT(ASCP)
Elma Cortinas, MS, Clinical Practice Management

 

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The Cost of Reprocessing

Herbert Skip Brown, M. Div., HT(ASCP), Director of Education & Training, Lab Management Consultants

One of the most fundamentally critical elements of diagnostic histopathology is first the ability to suspend all cellular activity in tissue and prevent degradation, and secondly to process that specimen in a manner that facilitates subsequent steps such as...

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Introduction to Proper Fixation

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

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Benefits of Implementing a Specimen Tracking System (STS) in Anatomic Pathology

Shanna Pollock, MSB, HTL (ASCP) QIHC, PA.

Anatomic pathology has historically relied on manual systems of tracking and data collection. Bar coding and tracking can be used to capture and manage data as well as help histology create standard work in its processes.

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