Dako Courses

Covers the theory and practice of performing histochemical stains on the Artisan™ Link Special Staining System.

The workshop covers:

• Lecture session, including a review of frequently used special stains and their diagnostic implication, as well as a comprehensive overview of the Artisan™ hardware and software applications
• Laboratory sessions utilizing automated platforms for performing a variety of special stains
• A quality control and troubleshooting session

Length:
Two days

Covers the theory and practice of performing immunohistochemical stainings using the Autostainer Link 48 system. The lecture component incorporates a review of frequently used IHC stains and their diagnostic implications. Laboratory sessions utilize automated platforms to demonstrate immunostaining performance, quality control, troubleshooting, open system architecture, data transfer and instrument management.

The course covers:

• A comprehensive training on the Autostainer Link hardware and client software applications
• Laboratory sessions utilizing the Autostainer Link 48 system
• A review of various antibodies and detection chemistries, along with quality control and effective troubleshooting methods

Length:
Three days

Includes the theory and practice of performing Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining on the Dako CoverStainer Reagent Management System (RMS). Lectures incorporate workflow, staining performance, optimization, troubleshooting, maintenance, and hands-on laboratory sessions.

The Course covers:

• A comprehensive overview of the Dako CoverStainer hardware and software applications
• Laboratory sessions using Dako CoverStainer
• Effective troubleshooting methods
• A review of basic procedures and recommended laboratory practice associated with high-quality H&E staining

Length:
Two days

The course covers the theory and practice of performing immunohistochemical stainings utilizing the Dako Omnis solution.

The training consists of a system overview, daily use and advanced training on instrument and workstation software. On completion of this course, trainees will have the expertise to work independently with the system.

The Course covers:

• A comprehensive training on the Dako Omnis hardware and software applications
• Laboratory sessions utilizing Dako Omnis System
• Quality Control and troubleshooting sessions
• A review of various RTU antibodies and detection chemistry.

Length:
Four days

This course presents basic in situ hybridization training.

The Course covers:

• Lecture component covers molecular pathology theory, denaturation, hybridization and detection
• The laboratory sessions include manual as well as automated hybridization, and methods for detection of hybridized probes

Who should attend:
Technicians performing or expecting to perform in situ hybridization techniques

Length:
Three Days

This popular course covers basic immunohistochemistry theory and practice. Learn the key elements to consider when utilizing endogenous enzyme blocks, protein blocks and biotin blocks. Explore solutions to the challenges histotechs face when optimizing primary antibodies. Discover tips for reducing background staining. Understand what strategic questions to ask yourself when establishing quality control standards.

The Course covers:

• Lectures focus on the principals of pre-treatment, antibody treatment, detection systems and basic histology as it relates to immunostaining
• Laboratory sessions cover manual & automated immunostaining, trouble shooting & quality control
• We also customize courses to meet your special needs.

Who should attend:
Technicians new to IHC who have an intermediate knowledge of IHC techniques

Length:
Three days

Location:
Carpinteria, California

Molecular techniques are gaining significance in clinical applications. This training course unravels basic in situ hybridization. Learn the questions to ask yourself when optimizing DNA and RNA probes. Understand the keys to selecting pre-treatments. Explore when to adjust stringency wash temperatures. Master techniques for reducing background staining, and learn the unique criteria of ISH quality control.

The Course covers:

• Lectures provide a molecular biology overview and introduce the novice to molecular techniques used for in situ hybridization, e.g. denaturation, hybridization and detection
• Laboratory sessions cover both manual & automated techniques
• We also customize courses to meet your special needs

Who should attend:
Technicians new to in situ hybridization techniques

Length:
Three days

Location:
Carpinteria, California