Advanced Histotechniques

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This course integrates the theories of staining and the associated chemistry to the applied techniques of special staining, immunohistochemistry, and enzyme histochemistry. Laboratory mathematics utilized in the histopathology laboratory is employed to prepare staining reagents. Immunology is discussed as it relates the immunohistochemical techniques demonstrated in this course. Fundamental enzymology is correlated to muscle enzyme histochemistry assays. The bright field microscope is employed for interpretation of staining results, identification of tissues and disease states of the various organ systems. The course further develops the cognitive and psychomotor skills learned in HTL 410.