The second edition of this well-received book provides detailed information on the basic and advanced laboratory techniques in histopathology and cytology. It offers clear guidance on the principles and techniques of routine and special laboratory techniques. It also covers advanced laboratory techniques such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, liquid-based cytology, polymerase chain reactions, tissue microarray, molecular technology, etc. The book's second edition covers several important recent topics with many new chapters, such as liquid biopsy, artificial neural network, digital pathology, and next-generation sequencing. Each chapter elucidates basic principle, practical methods, troubleshooting, and clinical applications of the technique. It includes multiple colored line drawings, microphotographs, and tables to illustrate each technique. The book is a helpful guide to the post-graduate students and fellows in pathology, practicing pathologists, as well as laboratory technicians, and research students.

This book is a practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques for disease detection and diagnosis. Divided into fifteen chapter, the text begins with an overview of cells and tissue, discussion on microscopy, and an introduction to the importance of histopathology. The following sections cover different techniques, each describing basic theory, procedure, potential difficulties, and then concluding with important subjective and objective questions. Recent developments in the field including immunochemistry, automation, and microarray, are also discussed. Each technique is explained with the help of diagrams and figures to assist understanding. Key points Practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques Presented in a step by step approach, with illustrative diagrams and figures Discusses recent advances and procedures Includes chapter on safety in the histopathology laboratory

In the era of precision medicine, physicians are increasingly in need of more definitive diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive information derived from small biopsy specimens such as cytology samples in order to guide effective patient care. Cytopathology is well poised to meet this challenge. Whilst the traditional cytomorphologic component of cytology practice is still valid, enormous advances have been made in the field of cytopathology thanks to transformative technology and innovative individuals that have augmented the cytologists' ability to meet the demands of modern medicine. The purpose of this book is to describe, illustrate, and review many of the most recent developments regarding modern techniques employed in cytopathology. This latest monograph is intended for all cytologists including cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, cytology lab assistants, trainees, research scientists, and anyone who is interested in the field of cytopathology. We have invited pioneering experts in their respective fields to author these chapters. This book is not only the culmination of their groundbreaking work and effort but also presents a critical review of the current literature. We have attempted to provide readers with an informative and comprehensive aid so that they may better appreciate how emerging technology has been applied to cytology. Each chapter in this book presents a stand-alone contemporary review of emerging topics in cytopathology. We hope that you will find this monograph thought-provoking and a valuable reference for your practice.

This book is a practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques for disease detection and diagnosis. Divided into fifteen chapters, the text begins with an overview of cells and tissue, discussion on microscopy, and an introduction to the importance of histopathology. The following sections cover different techniques, each describing basic theory, procedure, potential difficulties, and then concluding with important subjective and objective questions. Recent developments in the field including immunochemistry, automation, and microarray, are also discussed. Each technique is explained with the help of diagrams and figures to assist understanding. Key points Practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques. Presented in a step by step approach, with illustrative diagrams and figures. Discusses recent advances and procedures. Includes chapter on safety in the histopathology laboratory. -- Publisher description.

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

In this manual, author has included the molecular techniques, immunohistochemistry, cell blocks, and immunofluorescence along with the conventional techniques. For students' easy understanding; many figures, charts, diagrams and tables have been included. At the same time, the volume of the book has been restricted; so that students do not become overburdened during preparation of examination. [Ed.].