With the interest in biomarkers available for diagnostic, therapeutic, prognostic and research applications growing rapidly, it is now expected that every pathologist should be aware of the correct application of immunohistochemistry in daily practice. This fully updated fourth edition provides practical guidance about preparation, key uses and pitfalls of antibodies for immunohistology in a unique A-Z format. Seventeen full colour infographics present detail about specific biomarkers, including FOXL2, GATA3 and SOX10, pulling out information about expression in tissues and prognosis. Expanded with new biomarkers and the removal of biomarkers that are no longer in common use, each entry in this concise new edition follows a standard structure for quick and easy access by busy readers.

Provides practical guidance on antibodies for immunohistology, including sources, preparation, key uses and pitfalls in a unique A-Z guide.

About the Author
Runjan Chetty is the Interim Program Medical Director and Pathologist in Chief, Gastrointestinal and Pancreas Pathologist, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Kumarasen Cooper is Professor of Anatomic Pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Carol Cheung is a Urologic Pathologist and Medical Director of Immunopathology at the University Health Network and Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Srinivas Mandavilli is Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108491570
Author Runjan Chetty
Format Hardback
Page Count 532
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1310g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 208mm * 34mm