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This book will enable practitioners to understand the many complex intricacies of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and make best use of this powerful analytical tool. Providing a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of immunohistochemistry, the book includes several chapters on robotics and automation technology, giving key information on the design of machines and tips to maximise workflow efficiencies. The relationship between IHC and molecular pathology is explained clearly, demonstrating the increasing impact on personalized medicine and targeted therapies for cancer patients. The staining protocol is deconstructed, allowing the reader to adapt it for a variety of diagnostic and research applications. Written by experts at the forefront of hospital immunohistochemistry, there is a strong emphasis on practical guidance on a range of techniques as well as troubleshooting of common problems driven by the authors' experiences. Extensively illustrated with high-quality colour images, this is an invaluable resource to all pathology practitioners utilising the technique.

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9781009107723

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'This book is an excellent technical guide for all medical laboratory scientists and technicians performing immunohistochemistry.' Rocel Mangaliman, New Zealand Journal of Medical Laboratory Science

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Trung Nguyen is Principal Scientist of Anatomical Pathology at Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, Melbourne, Australia. He has 25 years of experience in histopathology and has worked both in diagnostic and research laboratories in Australia and the UK. He was awarded Fellowship with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (FAIMS) in the discipline of Anatomical Pathology.

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