Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 246-256 , August 2009

Histology without xylene

  • René J. Buesa, BSc, HTL(ASCP)

      Affiliations

    • Histology Manager/Supervisor, Retired, Miramar, FL 33029-5926, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Miramar, FL 33029-5926.
    • ,
  • Maxim V. Peshkov, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biopsies and Cytological Diagnosis, Patho-Anatomical Bureau, 347920 Taganrog, Russia

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doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2008.12.005

Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 246-256 , August 2009

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