
Decalcification for Routine, Advanced, and Molecular Analysis
Title: Decalcification for Routine, Advanced, and Molecular Analysis
Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 01:00 PM ET
Presenters: Andrew Lisowski
Brand: Epredia

Decalcification for Routine, Advanced, and Molecular Analysis
Decalcification for Routine, Advanced, and Molecular Analysis
Decalcification plays a critical role in preparing samples for a range of histological analyses. The process removes calcium salts from mineralized tissue while preserving the organic components for paraffin embedding and sectioning. Various methods are available, including the use of acids, chemical agents, and electric and ultrasonic techniques. The appropriate decalcification method and timing is unique for every specimen, and tissue intended for molecular testing may require special attention and handling.
Learning Objectives
This webinar will help you:
- Review the nature of calcified tissues and the need for decalcification
- Evaluate the various decalcification methods and their advantages and limitations
- Describe the process of choosing an optimal decalcification method
- Discover the effects of decalcification protocols on IHC and molecular assays
Fisher Healthcare is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.™ Program. One P.A.C.E.™ credit-hour will be provided for this complimentary basic level program.
Presenters

Andrew Lisowski
Senior Technical Content Manager, Epredia
With nearly 30 years of experience in histology and histotechnology, Andrew Lisowski has worked in immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and cell culture labs; performed in vitro and in vivo toxicology assays; and was a member of a necropsy team. He has also worked for pharmaceutical companies and founded his own molecular and histology firms. Lisowski earned a master’s degree in molecular biology and attended veterinary school. In his current role as senior technical content manager at Epredia, he provides global technical content.