Histopathology Methods and Protocols [Paperback]

Histopathology: Methods and Protocols provides a comprehensive guide to the current issues in histopathology. With chapters on organ-based approaches with specific?protocols for morphologic, molecular examination and pathological observations governing the therapeutic management of the diseases. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, Histopathology: Methods and Protocols seeks to be a useful reference for pathologists, pathology residents and fellows as well as to the clinicians and scientists.

Part I

1. Gross Examination

Stephen A. Geller

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2. The Pathologists Guide to Fixatives

Kiran Qidwai , Michelle Afkhami? and Christina Day

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3. Tissue Processing and Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining

Ada T. Feldman

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4. Light Microscope Alignment Methods

Robert Bagnell

5. Immunohistochemistry in Surgical Pathology: Principles and Practice

Clive R Taylor

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6. Optimizing Direct Immunofluorescence

Ian D. Odell and Deborah Cook

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7. Electron Microscopy:? A Brief History and Review of Current Clinical Application

Ronald E. Gordon

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8. A Practical Approach to Clinical and Research Biobanking

William H. Yong, Sarah M. Dry, and Maryam Shabihkhani