- Routine Staining/Quality Control

Catalog description

This course presents the theories and principles of hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. There will be a focus on the properties of these dyes, varying methods of staining, troubleshooting, different types of hematoxylins and eosins and quality assurance. Students will learn to: operate, program, do scheduled maintenance on H&E stainers, manually coverslip slides along with maintenance and operation of coverslipping machines. Different mounting mediums, refractive indexes, slide thickness, and solvents for mounting media, along with coverslipping troubles will also be discussed. Must be enrolled in the following Program: Histotechnology.