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Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques

Book • Eighth Edition2019

Authors:

S. Kim Suvarna, Christopher Layton and John D. Bancroft

Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques

Book • Eighth Edition2019

 

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Authors:

S. Kim Suvarna, Christopher Layton and John D. Bancroft

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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 a ... read full description

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    1 - Pathology laboratory management

    Pages 1-11

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    2 - Chemical safety in the laboratory

    Pages 12-24

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    3 - Light microscopy

    Pages 25-39

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    4 - Fixation of tissues

    Pages 40-63

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    5 - The gross room/surgical cut-up including sample handling

    Pages 64-72

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    6 - Tissue processing

    Pages 73-83

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    7 - Microtomy for paraffin and frozen sections

    Pages 84-95

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    8 - Resin (plastic) embedding for microscopy and tissue analysis

    Pages 96-113

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    9 - Theory of histological staining

    Pages 114-125

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    10 - The hematoxylins and eosin

    Pages 126-138

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    11 - Automation in the histology department

    Pages 139-152

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    12 - Connective and other mesenchymal tissues with their stains

    Pages 153-175

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    13 - Carbohydrates

    Pages 176-197

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    14 - Pigments and minerals

    Pages 198-230

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    15 - Amyloid

    Pages 231-253

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    16 - Traditional stains and modern techniques for demonstrating microorganisms in histology

    Pages 254-279

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    17 - Bone

    Pages 280-305

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    18 - Neuropathology and muscle biopsy techniques

    Pages 306-336

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    19 - Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent techniques

    Pages 337-394

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    20 - Molecular pathology

    Pages 395-433

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    21 - Transmission electron microscopy

    Pages 434-475

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    22 - Digital pathology

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    Index

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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.

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.

Key Features

  • 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
  • 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

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ISBN

978-0-7020-6887-4

Language

English

Published

2019

Copyright

Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Elsevier

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Authors

S. Kim Suvarna

Consultant Pathologist, Histopathology Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK

Christopher Layton

Specialist Section Lead in Specimen Dissection, Histopathology Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK

John D. Bancroft

Retired Pathology Directorate Manager and Business Manager, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK