MCP 435 - Histotechnology Practice I

Cr Hrs: 3 (0-135)

Course in the practice of tissue and body fluid preparation, fixation of specimens, grossing of specimens, processing and embedding of representative samples, microtomy and routine staining of slides. Also covered are histochemical staining and interpretation of tissue for carbohydrates, connective tissue, amyloid, microorganisms, pigments and minerals, and non-enzyme muscle stains. Didactic material from Lecture in Histotechnology Theory I is reinforced.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab-based
Term offered: Spring

Instructor of Record, Spring: Sheila Louise Criswell