Fix It or Forget It!!! (OLC)

Course overview

Poor fixation is a problem that exists in most settings and can be devastating to research, pathology diagnosis, and ultimately, patient care. In the research setting, most of the work relies heavily on IHC and molecular analysis. IHC staining has significantly increased in the clinical setting as well. Without a proper understanding of fixation and how it affects all aspects of histology, we will continue to struggle to provide diagnosable slides. Having a strong understanding of fixative types and when they are best applied to projects will play a major role in achieving the best results. We owe it to patients involved in clinical trials, animals used for testing, and families anxiously awaiting feedback to make sure each sample is collected and fixed for success.