Demonstration techniques in cellular pathology: putting things into perspective.
In recent years there has been a growing use of immunocytochemistry as an aid to diagnosis in cellular pathology. The value and limitations of the technique are discussed, with particular reference to the continuing need for the conventional and well-established special stains. The ways in which both forms of demonstration technique have evolved are described.
Department of Pathology, West Middlesex University Hospital, England, UK.
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D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000379:methods*; D013194:Staining and Labeling