Comprehensive guide to pathology for the lab and clinic, with practical techniques and clear explanations.
This manual covers the full range of pathology work, from postmortem examination and histologic methods to bacteriologic technique and microscopic analysis of fluids. It reflects a revised, expanded third edition that adds new chapters and updated illustrations, including material on the thymus, glands, muscles, bones, joints, and the nervous system. The book emphasizes practical methods, laboratory work, and clinical diagnosis with the microscope, making it a valuable reference for students and professionals alike.
- Step-by-step techniques for postmortem examinations and tissue preservation
- Bacteriologic methods, culture techniques, staining, and interpretation
- Histologic methods, fixation, sectioning, staining, and microscope use
- Microscopic examination of blood, urine, and sputum with illustrated examples
Ideal for readers of medical pathology, laboratory technicians, and clinicians who rely on microscopic diagnosis and careful technique.