#2 “Non-Routine” Handling
In the previous blog we looked at one way to minimize troubleshooting by being proactive and looking ahead to possible situations and procedures that exist in your laboratory that may …
Histology Applications
#1 How to Minimize Troubleshooting
A definition of troubleshooting in histology is: the identification of the cause of a sub-optimal event which occurs in the laboratory and the successful implementation of the corrective action of …
The Latest in Microscopy
As histologists, you should be familiar with the light microscope. It is generally accepted that in 1674, Anthony van Leeuwenhoek invented the modern light microscope. Though Robert Hooke hand-shaved thin …
Chemical Monitoring
Every pathology department and associated histology laboratory must have a chemical monitoring program. It may be part of a larger Chemical Hygiene Plan. Laboratory employees must be kept safe by …
Small Specimens
Some specimens may be very tiny; on the order of less than 0.1 cm. Some methods employ the use of mesh cassettes, “tea bag” biopsy pouches, sponges, wrapping paper, etc. …
Dermatopathology Laboratory Techniques
Book Review By Terence J. Harrist, MD Strata Dx, Lexington, Massachusetts The book “Dermatopathology Laboratory Techniques” should be useful to grossing technicians, physician assistants, pathology / dermatology residents and histotechnicians …
The H&E Stain: Far From Routine Part 2
This blog is a followup to the previous article “The H&E Stain: Far From Routine”. In that article, the basics of the routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain were discussed. …
The H&E Stain: Far From Routine Part 1
[Editor’s note: Segments of following blog are taken directly from an original article “The H&E Stain: Far from Routine” published by the author in Advance for Medical Professionals in April …
Mohs Histographic Surgery
Increased awareness of skin cancer has resulted in increased numbers of patients visiting their dermatologists. When warranted, the dermatologist may perform a biopsy of any suspicious lesion and submit it …
Dermatopathology 102
In the previous Blog “Dermatopathology 101”, a clear outline of material was provided which ensured the skin’s histology presentation as an organ in the final microscope slide. We discussed basic …
