Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques

Light Microscopy. Fixation and Fixatives. Tissue Processing, Microtomy and Paraffin Sections. Frozen and Related Sections. The Theory of Staining and It Practical Implications. The Haematoxylins and Eosin. Connective Tissue and Stains. Proteins and Nucleic Acids. Amyloid. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Pigments and Minerals. The Neuroendocrine System. Micro-Organisms. Bone. Techniques in Neuropathology. Cytoplasmic Granules, Organelles and Special Tissues. Enzyme Histochemistry. Enzyme Histochemistry: Diagnostic Applications. Immunofluorescent Techniques. Immunocytochemical Techniques. Immunocytochemistry in Diagnostic Tumour Pathology. In-Situ Hybridisation. Diagnostic Cytopathology, Specimen Collection and Preparation. Diagnostic Cytopathology, Cell Appearances. Resin Embedding Media. Electron Microscopy 1: Instrumentation and Image Formation. Electron Microscopy 2: Practical Procedures. Electron Microscopy 3: Diagnostic Applications. Quantitation in Histopathology. Safety in the Histopathology Laboratory. Audit in Histopathology. Museum and Other Demonstration Techniques.