Histotechnology: A Self-Instructional Text

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A guide to students of histotechnology, also serving as a resource for troubleshooting of common laboratory problems and as a reference for the more common special staining procedures and their results. Chapters cover fixation; processing; instrumentation; safety; laboratory mathematics and solution preparation; nuclear and cytoplasmic staining; carbohydrates and amyloid; connective and muscle tissue; nerve; microorganisms; pigments, minerals, and cytoplasmic granules; immunohistochemistry; enzyme histochemistry; and electron microscopy. Changes in the second edition include several new chapters pertinent to histotechnologists preparing for the HTL (ASCP) certifying exams, a new glossary, and improved problem-solving techniques . Abundant color illustrations. A workbook supplement is available, 0-89189-412-8 ($40.00). -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

Book Description
dvances in histotechnology continue to expand the capabilities of the histopathology laboratory, but also require continual study by practitioners to remain current. The second edition of Histotechnology; A Self-Instructional Text presents all the latest advances as well as the fundamentals that are critical to achieving the highest quality work. Written as both reference and teaching tool Histotechnology; A Self-Instructional Text addresses the essentials of preparing histology specimens including staining and processing, laboratory safety issues, and immunohistochemistry in fourteen instructional units. Electron microscopy and enzyme histochemistry have been added to this edition to help histotechnologists preparing for the HTL(ASCP) certifying examination. Each unit presents the learning objectives of the section, explains and illustrates the technique, and then gives specific learning activities that will reinforce the information. Written as both a teaching tool and reference, the format also makes troubleshooting fast and easy. Histotechnology is an excellent learning tool for histologic technic students, and for residents and pathologists seeking to expand their understanding of the technology used in the histopathology laboratory. It is equally well suited as a desk reference for the more common special staining techniques and their results. Partial Contents
Fixation; Processing; Instrumentation; Safety; Laboratory Mathematics and Solution Preparation; Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Staining; Carbohydrates and Amyloid; Connective and Muscle Tissue; Nerve; Microorganisms; Pigments, Minerals, and Cytoplasmic Granules; Immunohistochemistry; Enzyme Histochemistry; Electron Microscopy.

Book Info
Baylor Univ., Dallas, TX. Histotechnology reference/textbook for students and practitioners. Workbook available. Color illustrations.


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This workbook, designed to accompany "Histotechnology: A Self- Instructional Text", follows the text chapter-by-chapter and consists of questions in several different formats, including problem-solving and multiple-choice. Includes color illustrations. Spiral wire binding. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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