Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques E-Book

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Elsevier Health Sciences, Feb 27, 2018 - Medical - 672 pages

For 40 years, Bancroft’s Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques has established itself as the standard reference for histotechnologists and laboratory scientists, as well as histopathologists. With coverage of the full range of histological techniques used in medical laboratories and pathology departments, it provides a strong foundation in all aspects of histological technology – from basic methods of section preparation and staining, to advanced diagnostic techniques such as immunocytochemistry and molecular testing. This revised and updated 8th Edition by Kim S. Suvarna, Christopher Layton, and John D. Bancroft is a one-stop reference for all those involved with histological preparations and applications, from student to highly advanced laboratory professional.

  • Presents a thorough, up-to-date, and detailed approach to the theory and protocols for preparing cells and tissues for laboratory evaluation, covering topics ranging from basic to advanced
  • Features new content on automation (computer logging and tracking, sub-sampling and archiving of samples), digital scanning techniques for slides used in remote/telepathology, and specialist molecular techniques.
  • Provides superb visual guidance through the use of vivid color illustrations, including additional illustrations of diagnostic modalities and techniques.
  • Contains more summary tables, charts, and boxes throughout for quick reference.
  • Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
 

Contents

1 Pathology laboratory management
1
2 Chemical safety in the laboratory
12
3 Light microscopy
25
4 Fixation of tissues
40
5 The gross roomsurgical cutup including sample handling
64
6 Tissue processing
73
7 Microtomy for paraffin and frozen sections
84
8 Resin plastic embedding for microscopy and tissue analysis
96
18 Neuropathology and muscle biopsy techniques
306
19 Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent techniques
337
20 Molecular pathology
395
21 Transmission electron microscopy
434
22 Digital pathology
476
DiagnosticAppendices
493
II Tissue microarray This is an abridged version of this topic in Chapter 6 of the 7th edition of this text
505
III Applications of immunohistochemistry
509

9 Theory of histological staining
114
10 The hematoxylins and eosin
126
11 Automation in the histology department
139
12 Connective and other mesenchymal tissues with their stains
153
13 Carbohydrates
176
14 Pigments and minerals
198
15 Amyloid
231
16 Traditional stains and modern techniques for demonstrating microorganisms in histology
254
17 Bone
280
Technical Appendices
517
V Preparation of solutions
521
VI Buffer solutions
525
VII Solubility of some common reagents and dyes
529
VIII Mounting media and slide coatings
535
Index
537
IBC
559
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