Hello Histonet:

I am looking for some information that I am sure the highly intelligent,
beautiful, and modest Histonetters can help me with.  As I am fairly new at
being the "top dog" in our lab there are some things that I want to do but
lack the knowledge on how to get them started.  The main thing is that we
need to boost our continuing education.  What do you do for yours and is
there anything online that I can use as a resource.

The other thing is that we have had IHC in our lab for more than a year.
It is on an automated stainer and I have no problems with working the
equipment.  What I do not know is the theory behind the staining.  Pressing
buttons only triggers so much cognitive thought.  Luckily we have a 30+
year Tech whom is IHC certified so I can put allot of faith in her, but I
need to educate myself.  Is there any text books or journals that I can
purchase for reference.  I did some research for these myself but was
woefully disappointed in the results.  It seems as if there is not much out
there.

Any information I can get on either of these two subjects would greatly
appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Stephen J. Scholz HT(ASCP)
Histology Laboratory
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Rockford Illinois