Formalin Fixation – Are You Taking It for Granted?

Recorded On: 09/18/2023

Formalin fixation is by far the most common form of fixation used in histology laboratories around the world, and it is a fundamental part of the entire histology process. Fixation has an impact on essentially ever downstream step in the histology process. Successful tissue processing, microtomy, and staining all rely on proper fixation, and the patient’s diagnosis hinges on a quality slide that that pathologist is capable of interpreting.

CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

Joshua Greenlee

Product Manager and Workflow & Productivity Optimization Constultant

Joshua Greenlee has spent 20 years working within the laboratory realm with the last 14 years focused in the area of histology. He began as a bench-level tech and developed later into a production manager in a high-volume, multi-hospital laboratory system in Arizona. He also taught in a NAACLS accredited histology program for four years where at one point he held simultaneous roles as Education Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, and adjuct faculty.

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