Histology Overview
In today’s medical world, almost everyone talks about the most recent “scan” that they had at the hospital. These scanning devices make detailed pictures of internal body structures that cannot …
Histology Applications
Tips for Eliminating Floaters
What can be done to eliminate floaters (tissue bits that are NOT from the patient’s tissue in the block) at our embedding station? First, realize that floaters can originate at …
Microwave Devices – Why can’t I use a microwave oven that I can buy from an appliance store? Part 2
This blog is Part 2 on microwave devices. Please check the website for Part 1 of the blog where regulations and safety issues related to microwave devices are explained. When …
Microwave Devices – Why can’t I use a microwave oven that I can buy from an appliance store? Part 1
I still get asked this question, particularly by people whose lab is becoming CAP accredited for the first time and they are suddenly confronted with a non-compliance citation by the …
Why Does the Third Container on my Tissue Processor Have White Granular Precipate in it?
In gathering more information to answer this question, my first questions would be: Are you using 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF)? Is the first alcohol after the NBF 95% alcohol? …
