BANCROFT´S THEORY AND PRACTICE OF HISTOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

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

This is a brand new edition of the leading reference work on histological techniques. It is an essential and invaluable resource suited to all those involved with histological preparations and applications, from the student to the highly experienced laboratory professional. This is a one stop reference book that the trainee histotechnologist can purchase at the beginning of his career and which will remain valuable to him as he increasingly gains experience in daily practice.

Features:
Thoroughly revised and up-dated edition of the standard reference work in histotechnology that successfully integrates both theory and practice.Provides a single comprehensive resource on the tried and tested investigative techniques as well as coverage of the latest technical developments.

Over 30 international expert contributors all of whom are involved in teaching, research and practice.Provides authoritative guidance on principles and practice of fixation and staining.

Extensive use of summary tables, charts and boxes.Information is well set out and easy to retrieve.

Six useful appendices included (SI units, solution preparation, specimen mounting, solubility). Provides practical information on measurements, preparation solutions that are used in daily laboratory practice.

Color photomicrographs used extensively throughout. Better replicates the actual appearance of the specimen under the microscope.
New To This Edition:
Brand new co-editor.

Online self assessment questions and answers. Will help reinforce all of the basics in order to pass course exams, professional certification exams.

New material on immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic techniques.Enables user to keep abreast of latest advances in the field.

Author
Kim S Suvarna, MBBS, BSc, FRCP, FRCPath, Department of Pathology, Northern General Hospital,Sheffield;

Christopher Layton, PhD and John D. Bancroft, Formerly Pathology Directorate and Business Manager, Queen's Medical Center, Nottingham, UK