Main description:

This book is a complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees.

Beginning with an introduction to tissue examination, the next chapters discuss fixation and fixatives, tissue processing and embedding, decalcification, microtomy and section cutting, and frozen section and cryostat.

The following sections cover different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation in histopathology, concluding with chapters on biological waste management and quality management.

Each chapter includes a self-assessment exercise with short notes and answers, and the comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 350 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables.

Key points

Complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees
Provides detail on different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation
Features self-assessment exercises with notes and answers
Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

Contents:

Introduction and Examination of Tissues
Fixation and Fixatives
Tissue Processing and Embedding
Decalcification
Microtomy and Section Cutting
Frozen Section and Cryostat
Theoretical Aspects of Staining
Hematoxylins and Eosin
Staining Procedure and Mounting
Demonstration of Carbohydrates
Pigments and Minerals
Staining for Amyloid
Connective Tissues Stains
Stains for Lipids
Stains for Microorganisms
Immunohistochemistry
Automation in Histopathology
Museum Technique
Microscope
Photography
Biological Waste and Its Management
Total Quality Management

Bibliography

Appendices

Index