Overview
An introduction to the theory and practice of histotechnology, cytology and diagnostic electron microscopy.
Histopathology is the discipline concerned with producing accurate diagnostic information from patient tissue samples using a variety of techniques. Common diagnoses in histopathology include cancer, inflammatory conditions and infections. These are recognised using staining techniques combined with microscopic analyses and increasingly accompany results from the molecular diagnostic laboratory. Histology is the procedure used to preserve and analyse tissue as close as possible to their living state so that they can be visualised under a microscope. Cytopathology is the discipline concerned with the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies. Cytology directly investigates the structural and functional organisation of cells and includes staining and molecular techniques.
About this paper
| Paper title | Elements of Histotechnology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medical Laboratory Science |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,269.88 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Eligibility
- Passed all second-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Convener: Associate Professor Tania Slatter
- Paper Structure
Lectures and practicals address the following issues:
- Tissue grossing and health and safety
- Fixation and preservation of tissue
- Tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy
- Techniques for demonstrating different tissue components
- Examination of a variety of different results to ensure correct and improve accuracy
- Quality Management of the histopathology diagnostic laboratory
- The combination of histopathology and molecular diagnostics
- Electron and confocal microscopy
- Examination of gynaecological, urinary tract, respiratory tract and body cavity cell preparations
- Liquid-based cytology
- Teaching Arrangements
- Lectures and practical laboratories.
- Textbooks
Required: Histotechnology: A Self-Instructional Text. Authors: Carson, F.L. & Hladik, C.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Understand grossing, fixation, processing, and microtomy of tissue
- Understand and practice staining of tissue and cells to achieve diagnosis
- Understand molecular histological and cytological methods used on tissue and cells
Overview
An introduction to the theory and practice of histotechnology, cytology and diagnostic electron microscopy.
Histopathology is the discipline concerned with producing accurate diagnostic information from patient tissue samples using a variety of techniques. Common diagnoses in histopathology include cancer, inflammatory conditions and infections. These are recognised using staining techniques combined with microscopic analyses and increasingly accompany results from the molecular diagnostic laboratory. Histology is the procedure used to preserve and analyse tissue as close as possible to their living state so that they can be visualised under a microscope. Cytopathology is the discipline concerned with the microscopic appearance of cells, especially for the diagnosis of abnormalities and malignancies. Cytology directly investigates the structural and functional organisation of cells and includes staining and molecular techniques.
About this paper
| Paper title | Elements of Histotechnology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medical Laboratory Science |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Eligibility
- Passed all second-year Medical Laboratory Science papers.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Paper Convener: Associate Professor Tania Slatter
- Paper Structure
Lectures and practicals address the following issues:
- Tissue grossing and health and safety
- Fixation and preservation of tissue
- Tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy
- Techniques for demonstrating different tissue components
- Examination of a variety of different results to ensure correct and improve accuracy
- Quality Management of the histopathology diagnostic laboratory
- The combination of histopathology and molecular diagnostics
- Electron and confocal microscopy
- Examination of gynaecological, urinary tract, respiratory tract and body cavity cell preparations
- Liquid-based cytology
- Teaching Arrangements
- Lectures and practical laboratories.
- Textbooks
Required: Histotechnology: A Self-Instructional Text. Authors: Carson, F.L. & Hladik, C.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Understand grossing, fixation, processing, and microtomy of tissue
- Understand and practice staining of tissue and cells to achieve diagnosis
- Understands the process of troubleshooting and optimisation of histological and cytological methods used on tissue and cells