H&E Staining: Science and Troubleshooting

Essential Steps for Maintaining Efficiency and Stain Quality

In this webinar, you’ll learn why routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining is necessary and how chemical attractions are used for the processes. You’ll also take an in-depth look at H&E staining methods, exploring each critical step and the science behind them. Find out why the steps are important for quality and efficiency and what could go wrong if they are not executed properly. The presenter will also explain the amazing history of one of the dyes that has been in use for 500 years. Lastly, he’ll provide examples of well-stained tissues and bulletproof protocols.

Learning Objectives

This webinar will help you:

• Discuss staining pathway steps
• Explain the function of each staining step in that pathway
• Discover different staining methods
• Express how to avoid common mistakes and correctly troubleshoot

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For research use only. Not for diagnostic procedures.

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.

Andrew Lisowski, MS, HTL (ASCP), Epredia Senior Technical Content Manager

A senior technical content manager at Epredia, Andrew Lisowski has nearly 30 years of experience in histology and histotechnology. He attended veterinary school and earned his master’s degree in molecular biology. He has worked in histology, IHC, ISH, and cell culture labs, performed in-vitro and in-vivo toxicology assays, and been a member of a necropsy team. His work experience includes pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and the founding of molecular and histology firms. For Epredia, he provides global training and technical support.