Histological Stains, Immunohistochemistry and Molecular PathologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The students
- know the theoretical background of the most common histological stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology
- identify the most common histological stains by microscope and digital imaging
- are familiar with quality assurance and occupational safety in staining
- know post-mortem practices

Content

Most common histological stains
Methods of immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology
Microscopic recognition of histological stains
Sources of error in stainings, quality assurance
Occupational safety
Clinical and forensic post-mortem examinations

Prerequisites

The student must have passed 7B00EG29 Preparation of Tissue Sections and Recognition of Tissues, and 7B00EG30 Introduction to Clinical Cytology before the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she knows the principles of quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify some of the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she knows the principles of quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the principles and clinical use of the main histological and immunohistological stains and molecular pathology. He/she can evaluate quality assurance of these methods and occupational safety. The student can identify the most common histological stains by microscopy.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

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Further information

The course includes training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory.