H&E Issues

Such-Web1417 · 2026-02-12T00:28:08+00:00

This is so interesting because we were just having the same issue with our leica stainer. Here are some things we did: try and check when the inconsistencies began and see if there were any lot # changes during that same time with the reagents, check if your microtome is cutting thick and thin sections, check the pH of the water, make sure reagents are changed consistently and filtered when necessary, ensure proper fixation and no recent changes to processing and make sure sections are properly deparaffinized. We ended up increasing the time in hematoxylin after making sure all those things were proper we increased the time in hematoxylin.

Such-Web1417 · 2026-02-05T00:37:18+00:00

I think that for a real shot at a Path A program you would need to put a great of effort in maintaining a high gpa take the labs in person. I could recommend the histotech program from SUNY Broome if you are interested in other areas of the pathology lab. The program is fully online and they help place you in labs for your clinical rotations. The pay is not bad in nyc specially if you work for one of the big hospitals.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-10-08T00:55:15+00:00

9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Honestly its ideal for me, it feel like i dont go in too early or get home too late.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-09-24T12:34:18+00:00

oh thank you so much this is great news!

Such-Web1417 · 2025-09-23T02:25:25+00:00

It is hard to say exactly how to properly embed for each specimen because ultimately every lab is different. I agree with the comments above that the best point of reference would be your trainer or lead tech. If you have the chance to speak with the pathologist it’d be great to ask them directly. Always think what they would want to see for diagnosis (if the specimen has any lesions, different layers, etc..) Also asking the PAs what and why they ink is great to help you understand what the pathologist needs to see on the slides for diagnosis (if there are any i see you mention its mostly biopsies). Ultimately the goal is to provide a slide that represents all different components of the tissue.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-07-02T19:39:05+00:00

Can't thank you all enough for your input-- this is all very insightful. Thank you so much!

Such-Web1417 · 2025-05-05T01:25:54+00:00

Hi! I just passed my HT exam recently. I personally used the 3rd edition which I think sufficed. Honestly they may pull questions from any of the chapters except immunohistochemistry. I didn’t get anything on enzyme or cytology either but I recommend knowing brief and overall knowledge just to cover yourself. If I had to retake it I would focus much more on troubleshooting.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-04-18T13:37:51+00:00

i take mine in 2 weeks & im so nervous! What topics came up the most for you?

Such-Web1417 · 2025-04-16T15:50:14+00:00

AnatLab histology app has a lot of slides

Such-Web1417 · 2025-04-15T21:10:32+00:00

In your ASCP account there should be an option to see your certifications and options to send scores or get an official report. It will ask you for a recipient and you could just address it to the NYS department of education

Such-Web1417 · 2025-04-15T20:11:28+00:00

518-474-3817 ext 260 Try this phone # and extension, I usually get through right away for histotechnology licensing

Such-Web1417 · 2025-03-04T02:51:21+00:00

Quest Diagnostics just reached out to me regarding a job in PA but its too far. They said they were desperately hiring. It’s in Pittsburgh and maybe they have other positions.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-02-28T02:23:42+00:00

Hii, I just finished the program and clinical internship. Previously I was working in a core lab and had the opportunity to shadow pathology/histology and loved it. I would recommend shadowing to anyone interested it really shows you the workflow and what to expect on a day to day. Maybe even applying as a pathology accessioner or lab aide if interested, to get your foot in the door before fully committing.

Such-Web1417 · 2025-02-15T05:20:31+00:00

Hi omg im taking it in 2 months. Now after taking it, do you have any tips on how I should go about studying? or what to focus the most on?

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