Synopsis

This book covers the full range of basic histological and cytological techniques used in medical laboratories and  pathology departments. It provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of histological technology, from basic methods of  section preparation and staining to advanced diagnostic techniques like cytology.  Each chapter is comprehensively divided into basic theory, procedure, difficulties encountered, and important subjective  and objective questions. Recent developments in this field like immunochemistry, automation, microarray, etc. are also  incorporated to the extent required.  This book provides text in simple language with diagrammatic explanation of procedure, and diagrams and figures that  are neat and simple so that students can reproduce them in the examinations without any difficulity. It also provides, sufficient  material to the students from examination point of view. It is a suitable resource for both the beginners in histological  and cytological area and for the fully qualified laboratory technicians.  This book is written in such a manner that it covers all the topics of histological and cytological techniques included in  PGMLT, BMLT, DMLT, and CMLT of different boards and universities.