AFIP Advanced Laboratory Methods in Histology and Pathology

AFIP Advanced Laboratory Methods in Histology and Pathology

By Ulrika V. Mikel

From Preface:

This book has been written for pathologists, medical researchers, and laboratory technicians. It covers specialized techniques in pathology, some of which are relatively new and therefore can be considered nonroutine in the average labora- tory. The book is divided into seven chapters; each chapter covers one particular subject and its use in pathology. The techniques described and discussed are procedures in immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, the polymerase chain reaction, preparatory techniques for flow cytometry, quantitative staining methods for image cytometry, skeletal muscle enzyme histochemistry, and preparatory methods in cytopathology. The methods are presented in detail, with an introduction to and background material on each subject. Principles of the techniques and other useful information are also included.