MLSC 4231U – Histopathology I

The Histopathology laboratory is one of the five major laboratory rotations in which students spend time during the practicum semesters. During this rotation students participate in the testing, documentation, interpretation and reporting associated in the processing of specimens for analysis, including accessioning, grossing, fixation, decalcification, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and numerous special staining procedures depending on the tissue components that need to be demonstrated. The ultimate goal is the production of diagnostic quality slides. Throughout this rotation quality management and professional practices are emphasized. Students registered in this course must register in MLSC 4232U to receive a grade.
Credit hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): MLSC 3231U and MLSC 3300U
Corequisite(s): MLSC 4400U