Full Description
Histology is a subspecialty of pathology involving the study of cells and tissues.This book is a concise guide to histological techniques for clinicians and trainees. Divided into 24 sections, each chapter explains a different technique, from basic tissue fixation, staining and bone decalcification, to enzyme histochemistry, cytopathology, immunofluorescent techniques and much more.This useful manual is enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and tables and provides the very latest techniques in the field.Key PointsConcise guide to histological techniques for clinicians and traineesEach chapter explains a different method in detailCovers both basic and more advanced techniquesIncludes more than 200 illustrations and tables to enhance learning
Contents
Tissue Fixation and FixativesTissue Processing, Microtomy and Paraffin SectionsCryostat and Frozen SectionsStaining of Tissues-Basic ConceptRoutine Haematoxylin and Eosin StainCarbohydrate StainingLipid StainingProteins and Nucleic Acid StainingConnective Tissue StainingPigments and MineralsBone and DecalcificationThe Nervous SystemSome Special StainsEnzyme Histochemistry and Histochemical StainsImmunohistochemistryCell Block and Diagnostic CytopathologyPlastic/Resin Embedding MediaElectron MicroscopyImmunofluorescent TechniqueMuseum TechniquesLight MicroscopyMolecular Diagnostic Techniques and Its ApplicationsIn Situ Hybridisation and FishAppendix & Glossary
