2023-2024 Academic Catalog

HLS 1204 Routine Technical Procedures

This course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge and skills of tissue embedding, microtomy, and frozen section techniques. Students are introduced to the operation, function, and maintenance of tissue embedders, microtomes, and cryostats. In addition, students are introduced to the theories and chemistry of the hematoxylin and eosin stain method (H&E), mounting media, microscopic slide cover-slipping and repair techniques.

Credits

2