Izak B Dimenstein

Grossing Technology Izak B Dimenstein

The book introduces general principles of grossing technology and their application in histology laboratory practice. It encompasses all activities in the surgical pathology histology laboratory during the pre-analytical stage of specimen processing. The Special part of the book concentrates on technical details of grossing predominately biopsies and small ("routine") specimens. The content also presents the organizational aspect of gross room set up as well as safety issues. The book accumulates the experiences of a variety of histology laboratories, from academic institutions to large commercial and small standalone laboratories. The materials can be used for grossing technologists training programs.