This is the first book of its type meant for medical laboratory technology students, covering all theoretical and practical aspects related to pathology. It is written in a simple manner so that the student can grasp the subject and can recall it easily while writing exams. Wherever required, flowcharts, colour diagrams, and photomicrographs have been introduced in each section. Technical aspects in relation to laboratory medicine have been dealt with accurately. Covered in 84 chapters, the book provides concise information on each topic, especially from examination point of view.

The book covers:

• Practical and technical aspects of the hematology laboratory, including stains, bone marrow examinations, and coagulation profiles.

• Histological techniques, including routine stains, special stains, tissue processing, and fixatives.

• Histopathology and cytopathology, including automation, specimen management, and electron microscopy.

• Laboratory management, including quality control, job analysis, record keeping, and inventories.

• Clinical pathology, including fluid, urine and semen analysis.

• Transfusion medicine and immunohematology, including blood grouping, crossmatching, and plasmapheresis.