<p>Written assignment and oral presentation</p>

The teaching focus is on the techniques required in the sample preparation for histology and cytological examination. Laboratory safety, as it pertains to the histology laboratory will also be covered. Microtome use and care, staining procedures and quality assurance, tissue imbedding and processing. Special techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in vitro hybridisation will also be covered.

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Advanced Histology and Cytology Techniques

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ML5309 - Advanced Histology and Cytology Techniques

Display a high level working knowledge of tissue processing techniques

Describe and apply knowledge in stain and section quality assurance

Exercise judgment to interpret and comment on data collected during practical/clinical sessions and the interpretation of clinical case studies

Display high level proficiency in safe and effective microtome/cryotome use with quality section preparation

Display high level proficiency in immunological and molecular applications of tissue and cell examination

Display high level proficiency in cytology sample preparation and staining