Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques
- 6th Edition - October 4, 2007
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Authors: John D. Bancroft, Marilyn Gamble
- Language: English
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Here's the latest edition of the leading reference work on histological techniques. This book is an essential and invaluable resource no matter what part you play in histological preparations and applications, whether you're a student or a highly experienced laboratory professional. This is a one stop reference book that will help you at the beginning of your career and which will remain valuable to you, even as you gain experience in daily practice.
- Contributions from almost 30 expert contributors involved in teaching, research and practice provide a well-rounded perspective.
- Extensive summary tables, charts and boxes make reference easy
- Color photomicrographs provide visual guidance on the latest techniques.
Pathologists
Managing the Laboratory
Safety in the Laboratory
Light Microscopy
Fixation of Tissues
The Gross Room/Surgical Cutup
Tissue Processing
Microtomy: Paraffin and Frozen
How do Histological Stains Work?
The Hematoxylins and Eosin
Connective Tissues and Stains
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Pigments and MInerals
Amyloid
The Dispersed Neuroendocrine System, Cytoplasmic Granules, and other Organelles
Microorganisms
Bone
Techniques in Neuropathology
Enzyme Histochemistry and its Diagnostic Applications
Immunohistochemical Techniques
Immunohistochemistry Quality Control
Immunohistochemistry Applications in Pathology
Immunofluorescent Techniques
Tissue Microarray
Molecular Pathology--In Sits Hybridization
Genetic Testing: Utilization of Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Laser Microdissection
Plastic Embedding for Light Microscopy
Electron Microscopy
Quantitative Data from Microscopic Specimens
Ergonomics
Appendices
Safety in the Laboratory
Light Microscopy
Fixation of Tissues
The Gross Room/Surgical Cutup
Tissue Processing
Microtomy: Paraffin and Frozen
How do Histological Stains Work?
The Hematoxylins and Eosin
Connective Tissues and Stains
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Pigments and MInerals
Amyloid
The Dispersed Neuroendocrine System, Cytoplasmic Granules, and other Organelles
Microorganisms
Bone
Techniques in Neuropathology
Enzyme Histochemistry and its Diagnostic Applications
Immunohistochemical Techniques
Immunohistochemistry Quality Control
Immunohistochemistry Applications in Pathology
Immunofluorescent Techniques
Tissue Microarray
Molecular Pathology--In Sits Hybridization
Genetic Testing: Utilization of Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Laser Microdissection
Plastic Embedding for Light Microscopy
Electron Microscopy
Quantitative Data from Microscopic Specimens
Ergonomics
Appendices
- Edition: 6
- Published: October 4, 2007
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Language: English
JB
John D. Bancroft
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Pathology Directorate and Business Manager, Queen's Medical Center, Nottingham, UKMG
Marilyn Gamble
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Quality Assurance Co-ordinator, Cellular Pathology Services, Kaiser Permanente Regional Reference Laboratories, North Hollywood, CA, USARead Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques on ScienceDirect