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Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry, 2e

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The content of this book is adequate and it is written in an easy-to-read, flowing style. It could use some more tables for comparison of immuno. panels to help in differential diagnoses, but over-all it is a decent and very helpful everyday reference. The index, however, has much to be desired. Many immunoperoxidase stains are not listed individually in a catalog style, nor are the specific cells/organs/organ structures that they stain, so unless you already know what entity a specific stain is used for or know alternate diagnoses or names, you may not be able to find it. You can't just look up a specific stain you may have heard about and want to research further. The index is a critical component of a well-written book and is just as important as text it represents--it's no use having a book full of information if you can't find what you need. I hope this issue is addressed in the next edition, in which case then, this book may reach the status of excellent.

For any individual, novice or professional, this book should be your bible. It has all the basics for the novice and lots of valuable information for any health professional dealing with Immunohistochemistry. Every histo department should have this as a reference, in the lab!