Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques

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.

New to this edition

    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 Consult™ 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.

 

Table of Contents:

    Pathology Laboratory Management

    Chemical Safety in the Laboratory

    Light Microscopy

    Fixation of Tissues

    The Gross Room

    Tissue Processing

    Microtomy

    Resin Techniques

    Theory of Histological Staining

    The Hematoxylins and Eosin

    Automation in the Histology Department

    Connective and other Mesenchymal tissues with their stains

    Carbohydrates

    Pigments and minerals

    Amyloid

    Traditional stains and modern techniques for demonstrating Micro-organisms in Histology

    Bone

18 Neuropathology and Muscle Biopsy Techniques

19 Immunohistochemical and Immunofluorescent Techniques

20 Molecular Pathology

21 Transmission Electron Microscopy

22 Digital Pathology

Appendices

Diagnostic Appendices

Appendix I Traditional Methods

Appendix II Tissue Microarray

Appendix III Applications of Immunohistochemistry

Technical Appendices

Appendix IV Measurement Units

Appendix V Preparation of Solutions

Appendix VI Buffer Solutions

Appendix VII Solubility of Some Common Reagents and Dyes

Appendix VIII Mounting Media and Slide Coatings

Kim S Suvarna, MBBS, BSc, FRCP, FRCPath, Department of Pathology, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield; Christopher Layton, PhD, Specialist Section Lead in Specimen Dissection, Histopathology Department, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK and John D. Bancroft, Formerly Pathology Directorate and Business Manager, Queen's Medical Center, Nottingham, UK