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Please join us for our 2012 Histology Webinar Series.
Our series will take place over 8 sessions. The presentations are given online and offer attendees
1 hour of CE credit for each viewed presentation. New owners of Milestone products and holders of "live"
service contracts are welcome to view our presentations free of charge. 

2012 Webinar Series Payment Form, click to download
07
Jun

Webinar 5: Fixating on Fixation (199-005-12)

  • Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012 @ 12:00pm CST

  • Abstract: Changes in the ASCO/CAP guidelines for ER/PgR and Her2 have focused attention on fixation and standardization. Why is 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin the fixative of choice? What about use of alternative fixatives? How do you balance rapid tissue processing and weekend schedules to fit within the recommendations for minimum and maximum fixation times? This workshop will discuss fixatives, fixation, and ways to help balance workload within the standardized fixation recommendations.

  • Objectives:
    • Discuss fixation standardization guidelines
    • Impact of formalin fixation and crosslinking on IHC
    • Integrating fixation standardization into routine histology schedule
  • Presenter: Joan Vesey, HT(ASCP)
    Joan's extensive Anatomical Pathology background includes both Hospital and Research settings. She spent several years focused on development and troubleshooting of protocols for special stains, including microwave techniques. Joan most recently worked as a technical manager providing application and troubleshooting support for Histology and Cytology products. A member of NSH, she has presented over fifty workshops, teleconferences and lectures at the state, regional and national level. Joan is also a member of the Michigan Society of Histology.

  • Level of Instruction: Basic

  • Details:
    • 1 hr P.A.C.E credit
    • $25 fee for up to 8 individuals. Groups over 8 will be charged an additional $5 per attendee
    • Online class
    • Milestone is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. program

      Planning for a group to attend? If so, please select one "Point Person" to register. This point of contact will be responsible for the completion and return of the attendee roster and seminar evaluation form. A link to the event information and associated files will be included with your registration approval email.
  • Forms:
  • Registration: Open now!

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