r/Histology

I have an associates in Medical Lab Science and I am working towards a bachelor's. I'm considering pursuing a job in histo because from what I've gathered, histotechs have nicer schedules and make even more. The college does not offer an actual degree in Histotechnology but instead has a 2 semester course to earn a certificate. Is this normal for Histotechs? Is there no degree required?

I'm not sure if this is allowed on here, but I am working on my capstone course for my Master's and need participants for my final project. I am looking for Histology professionals, as participation includes completing the H&E module I have created.

I've been asking Histotechs in my area if they'd like to participate, but haven't gotten much response, so I'm trying to branch out to finish my project!

A computer or laptop is required to fully engage with all features. If you are interested, please provide your email address so I can send the invite. You will have access to the course from 8/21 until 8/31. It is flexible and can be completed across multiple sessions during your access period.

Thank you for helping me get one step closer to my degree!

Just curious, is there anyone in the central Texas area who peruses this subreddit? I have soooo many questions if so!

I’m trying to make a job switch after some time in The Real World. I have experience in a neuro-cognitive lab and a BA in psych but have a lot of hours in bio/chem because I was initially going to get a BA in bio…until I found out to get that, I would have to minor in chem (which I was not fond of at the time!) Kind of unsure of where to go from here.

Would love to DM (or even meet up 😁) about the process yall went through to get an HTL accreditation! The ASCP website has me a bit confused :P

Any help is greatly appreciated! I promise I’m cool!

Hello. I came across histology as a potential pathway for me take in my career and wanted some insight on the potential pathways I could take. Things I should aim for now. Things I should avoid doing. Etc.

I have a BS in Biology and have been applying to medical laboratories in an around where I am located to try and get my foot in door. I think my best bet is Route 2 and gaining experience thru work but I wanted to ask and see if I'm on the right track. I have some academic research experience but no clinical experience.

hey everyone! i have a bachelor degree & switching to science. i wanted to hear from real people who work in histology. do you suggest going straight to HTL or getting an MLS and then eventually training into HTL for more options?

id really appreciate your input. and reasons why you went either direction.

Working on studying for my HT through route 2. I make 31$ an hour and work all benches. My lab specifically has been hiring people and giving them a sweet 20,000$ sign on bonus and top dollar pay. The rumor is the pay raise for the certification is .50 cents. I would get another job but this is the only hospital around without commuting an hour. Is only giving .50 cents for certification normal? I won’t see a return on what I’ve invested in books and or the fee to take the ASCP exam. I originally thought I’d get more pay I mean it’s a hard test and a lot of studying. The .50cents is a rumor I am not exactly sure since no one in my lab has the cert. Is it time to leave histo? I feel so burnt out and defeated. Yes they’re able to hire people now but for a while we were bare bones and really putting in a lot of extra work and busting our butts it’s such a slap in the face for the staff that’s been through hell to get no bonus, no raise then someone walks in and gets everything handed to them.

I’m looking to pick up a PRN/per diem second histotech job. I already have a full time job but I was looking to add a weekend day or something to add some extra income and see more of what other labs do. I hold an HTL and I have been working full time as a histotech for about a year and a half. Before that I was a lab assistant in the same lab.

Do labs ever hire people directly into those types of roles or is the investment in training too much? I really don’t want to leave where I’m at full time as the management and culture are such a good fit for me.

A little background info on me, I'm 37 I used to have a job doing data entry before I ended up having fusion surgery on my back. I was completely burned out by the job I had due to rude customers (how are people so mean? Lol) I no longer work there and have been doing research on medical fields I could get into where I wouldn't have to interact with customers. I came across Histology and it seems like a perfect fit. I live in AZ and there is a mayo clinic I'd be able to enroll in but Im still only about 80% sure this is what I wanna do. One of my concerns is my age I feel like I'm too old haha I know people get into medical fields that are way older but I still feel weird about it not sure how to explain it. The other would be the fusion surgery I had I don't know how bad this career would be on someone with a fusion on their lumbar. Any help/tips would be really appreciated 😃

I’m considering becoming a histo tech but I’m pursuing a BFA in illustration.

What are the requirements to getting into histology?

Would I have to switch over to a bachelors in science to get hired?

Ty in advance!

Hi everyone! I work for a histology instrument company and am looking to get some microtome brushes, just for trade show giveaways and promotional things, not to sell. If anyone has any brushes they really like from amazon or somewhere similar, that don't have a brand on them, please comment the same/ screenshot! I really don't want to give away junk lol. I am also thinking of adding a magnet on the end, and getting our logo engraved on each of them. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated! -Sincerely, a girl who is not a histologist and just works in marketing Edit: I added a picture of the ones I was looking at, these are goat hair.

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I’m not new to histo or negotiating pay. However, I am curious. I usually give it a little time depending on the work situation.

Yeah just like the title says, i am not sure about enrolling in the histo technician program at a cc but after trying to do my best in researching careers , this one seem to be slightly closer fit to me ( i don’t like the pay and how low the employment opportunity is where i live) but i can’t just sit and wait for the perfect fit so i am starting prerequisite soon 😭 tbh i DONT even like school !

I am studying for the HT exam route 2. I am trying to sit down and read the text book but I am overwhelmed with all the information and I am a visual/auditory learned. Are there any free or paid lectures that will help me prepare for the exam?

I am also open to private tutoring if there are options for that. I know NSH has paid lectures. Are those lectures worth it?

Hello yall! I'm new to the community, and I am doing a fair amount of training in histology in the lab I work in. Im not a credentialed HT/Prep Tech/MLT, but I am hoping to work towards my HT, and eventually my HTL. Im a general duty military medical professional working in the laboratory (originally core lab/processing), but they moved me around over to pathology/mailouts because they discovered I was color blind. I am training under the HTs now while working as the pathology secretary (roughly 2 hours of work/6 hours OJT ratio on a day to day).

I was curious if there are any tips tricks for color vision deficient histo techs. I am not totally colorblind if that helps. Do stains impact structures at all? Are there more physical shape indicators or darker/lighter patterns i can associate with different stains as I learn what they look like?

Im also being provided many study materials by my mentors, ranging from a military histology manual all the way to Frieda Carsons 5th edition. Are there color blind specific guides for histology?

I’m currently taking courses to become a phlebotomist, afterwards I plan on furthering my education by pursuing radiology or histology . I’m interested in both but I’m slowly leaning towards histology since it’s behind the scenes and not patient-facing . I’m great with people, but I’m very much an introvert.

Located in MI so there’s only so many accredited schools to apply to . I have no degree, but I’m considering pursuing an associates science degree to earn credits towards an accredited histology program.

Any radiologists or histologists/histotechnicians with their personal journey who can provide some insight into?

I’m curious about salary , educational background , work/balance, work environment etc.

What classes should I consider majoring in (histology primary)

What are those most important histology questions I should prepare for my 1st proff??
Merely 4 days left in proffs.

Hello,

I recently completed my HT certificate (literally last week). My professors have said they’re confident I’ll pass on the first try given my grades in the courses but after reading some stuff here Im doubtful of that. I was going to take my licensure exam at the end of the month and now i may postpone that. I am both terrified and full of questions.

I have been practicing with the BOC questions online the last few months. Is that sufficient enough to pass? For those of you who are licensed/certified what were you averaging on practice exams before your ascp exam? Did you pass on your first try? Is LabCE worth it and is it closer to the actual exam than the BOC practice questions? Other than the BOC questions and LabCE is there anything else I can use? I would appreciate any information you can offer.

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