Freida L. Carson, PhD, HT(ASCP)
Department of Pathology (retired), Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Christa Hladik, AA, HT(ASCP)^cm, QIHC
Neuropathology and Immunohistochemistry, UT Southwestern Clinical Laboratories, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX

Keywords: flotation baths, slides, dryers, ovens, water bath, freezer, refrigerator, pH meter, balances, scales, embedding center, micrometer pipettes, quality control, solvent recycler

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• correlate maintenance of all laboratory instruments with quality control and/or quality assurance.
• discuss the principle of pH and the use of a pH meter.
• describe how to obtain an accurate measurement when using a balance.
• list at least 3 section adhesives and state why the use of an adhesive may be necessary.
• describe the basic function and benefits of recycling reagents.
• describe micropipetting techniques for consistency.