Competency information

Details

Perform histopathological sample preparation and morphological assessment of neoplastic cells

Considerations

  • Preparation of tumour material such as formalin fixed paraffin embedded samples.
  • Associated Health and Safety requirements
  • Human Tissue Act
  • Use of microtome cutting instrument
  • Perform appropriate staining techniques
  • Perform morphological assessment

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Understand the importance of cellularity, necrosis and tumour burden in the context of upstream testing
# 3 Outcome Apply the appropriate testing strategy for patients referred for diagnostic testing for colorectal cancer and melanoma