Full Description
This new edition is a practical guide to all laboratory procedures in surgical pathology, covering both diagnostic and research aspects.
Divided into 22 sections, topics include routine and special staining procedures, microtomy, biopsies, cyto- and histopathology, molecular techniques, telepathology, and much more.
Each procedure is presented in a step by step format, explaining its principles, methodology and troubleshooting.
The second edition has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the most recent advances in the field. Chapters on automation in pathology, museum techniques, and autopsy techniques, are new to this edition.
A selection of colour microphotographs and other images further enhance the comprehensive text.
Key points
Practical guide to laboratory procedures in surgical pathology
Fully revised, second edition featuring new topics and latest advances
Includes colour microphotographs and other images
Previous edition (9789352500246) published in 2016
Contents
Fixation
Decalcification
Processing
Embedding
Microtomy
Section Cutting
Principles of Staining and Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain
Special Stains
Special Biopsies
Immunohistochemistry
Immunofluorescence
Cytopreparatory Techniques
Quality Control in Cytopathology
Quality Control in Histopathology
Molecular Techniques
Telepathology
Automation in Pathology
Laboratory Waste Management
Autopsy techniques
Museum techniques
Microscope
Lab Management and Accreditation
