Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Basic to intermediate
Intended Audience: This program is designed as an educational and training tool for histology laboratory personnel. This course is also appropriate for students enrolled in medical laboratory science and histology technician programs to supplement classroom instruction and clinical experiences.
Author Information:
Carla J. Shoffeitt, MSM, HT(ASCP), is the Manager of the Pathology Department of Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital of Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Troy University, Troy, Alabama. She is certified as a Histotechnician and has 25 years of experience in the field of Histology.
Diane L. Sterchi, MS, HTL(ASCP), is a senior research associate for Covance Laboratories, Department of Discovery and Translational Services, Pathology in Greenfield, Indiana. She has worked in hospital, veterinary, and research settings in the discipline of histology. Ms. Sterchi holds an MS degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana. She has written several textbook chapters and manuals, is a frequent presenter at seminars, and has conducted numerous general histology, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization workshops.
Reviewer Information: Donna M. Hedger, BS, HT(ASCP), is a Pathology Manager at Gwinnett Hospital System in Lawrenceville, GA. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and is a certified histotechnician.
Course Description: This course introduces the various techniques used in preparing and evaluating immunohistochemistry (IHC) slides. Procedures and terminology related to IHC are also discussed, and strategies for troubleshooting problems are presented.
