Day Christina E. (ed.) Histopathology: Methods and Protocols

Humana Press, 2014. — 431 p. — (Methods in Molecular Biology 1180). — ISBN: 978-1-4939-1049-6.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.Gross Examination
The Pathologist’s Guide to Fixatives
Tissue Processing and Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining
Light Microscope Alignment Methods
Immunohistochemistry in Surgical Pathology: Principles and Practice
Optimizing Direct Immunofluorescence
Electron Microscopy: A Brief History and Review of Current Clinical Application
A Practical Approach to Clinical and Research Biobanking
Hospital Autopsy Performance and Reporting
Characterization of HER2 Status by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Intraoperative Frozen Section Consultation in Gynecologic Pathology
Processing Dermatological Biopsies
Human Papillomavirus Testing in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Best Practice for Diagnosis
Peripheral Blood Smears, Bone Marrow Aspiration, Trephine and Clot Biopsies: Methods and Protocols
Processing the Lymph Node Biopsy
Handling and Interpretation of Heart Transplant Biopsies
Handling and Interpretation of Lung Transplant Biopsies
Liver: Tissue Handling and Evaluation
Handling and Interpretation of the Medical Renal Biopsy
Optimizing Prostate Specimen Handling for Diagnosis and Prognosis
Optimal Handling of Bone Tumor Specimens
CNS Intraoperative Consultation: A Survival Guide for Non-neuropathologists
Examining and Processing Eye Specimens
Optimizing the Skeletal Muscle Biopsy