This book is a practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques for disease detection and diagnosis. Divided into fifteen chapter, the text begins with an overview of cells and tissue, discussion on microscopy, and an introduction to the importance of histopathology. The following sections cover different techniques, each describing basic theory, procedure, potential difficulties, and then concluding with important subjective and objective questions. Recent developments in the field including immunochemistry, automation, and microarray, are also discussed. Each technique is explained with the help of diagrams and figures to assist understanding. Key points Practical guide to histopathological and cytopathological techniques Presented in a step by step approach, with illustrative diagrams and figures Discusses recent advances and procedures Includes chapter on safety in the histopathology laboratory