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This book is a complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees. Beginning with an introduction to tissue examination, the next chapters discuss fixation and fixatives, tissue processing and embedding, decalcification, microtomy and section cutting, and frozen section and cryostat. The following sections cover different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation in histopathology, concluding with chapters on biological waste management and quality management. Each chapter includes a self-assessment exercise with short notes and answers, and the comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 350 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Complete guide to histopathology techniques for trainees Provides detail on different staining procedures, immunohistochemistry, and automation Features self-assessment exercises with notes and answers Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

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The content of this book is organized into 25 chapters, beginning with basic immunology related to blood group serology and interactions between antigens and antibodies. The successive chapters cover the most common blood groups, pretransfusion testing protocols, transfusion reactions, blood components, apheresis (one of the fastest growing and most promising methods of blood collection and component harvesting), hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemovigilance, quality assurance and regulatory issues. The book is written at a level adaptable for multiple categories of students. Each chapter begins with chapter outlines listing the important elements in the chapter. Presented in a clear and concise manner and text in bullet form for easy review and recollection. Written in a manner that is readable, interesting, and easily understood by students. Key points are provided in bold words so that it will help the students to just brush through the entire book within few hours before the examination or viva voce. Tables, illustrations, figures and boxes are incorporated into the chapters as appropriate to make it easier to understand the contents. Summary of chapter for an overview of the chapter’s important points. Self-assessment exercises at the end of each chapter provide the questions frequently asked in the qualifying examinations. Color plates have been added for better understanding.

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