Histopathologic Technic and Practical Histochemistry

Abstract

This edition was preceded in 1947 by one entitled "Histopathologic Technic." The author in the present edition has endeavored to include selected variants of the newer methods, especially histochemical procedures. He states that he has emended these procedures and methods so that they may be followed without personal instruction. He emphasizes the importance of optimal times, temperatures, pH levels, and reagent concentrations in demonstrating certain constituents of the skin or other organs of the body. The first 128 pages are devoted to concise and instructive recommendations in the care and use of the microscope, laboratory equipment, and the process of fixation, sectioning, stains, and mounting of tissues. The main portion of the book is devoted to techniques for the demonstration of various anatomical and chemical constituents of the tissues and accompanied by brief but adequate references in the text. The book is written in a narrative and easily legible form.