A blend of science theory and biomedical science practice make this series ideal for those seeking both the knowledge and skills to become proficient Biomedical Scientists.
Content carefully developed to support the reader in demonstrating the competencies required during the study of biomedical science at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Case studies and other examples enrich the text, firmly rooting the text in the context of clinical and biomedical practice.
The striking full-colour presentation engages the reader, and presents the many illustrations and photographic images to best effect.
An Online Resource Centre contains a range of additional materials to augment the printed text, including a fully interactive Digital Microscope with a range of cell and tissue images for examination.
Cytopathology provides a broad-ranging overview of the microscopic study of normal and abnormal cells, which embraces the latest imaging and visualization methods to study the structure of cells. The full colour presentation features over 400 figures.

Written with the needs of the biomedical scientist centre-stage, it provides a firm grounding in normal cell structure, and the abnormal features that are indicative of different clinical conditions. It also explains how screening programmes can be used to detect changes early, giving an invaluable opportunity for treatment regimes to be implemented in a timely way.

Crucially, it demonstrates throughout how an understanding of cellular physiology underpins the key investigations carried out by a biomedical scientist to forge a clear link between science and practice.

Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre to accompany Cytopathology features:

For registered adopters of the book:
- Figures from the book, available to download

For students:
- An interactive Digital Microscope, encouraging the exploration of tissue samples
- Self-assessment modules to help you to check and reinforce understanding of the basic science introduced in each volume
- Video podcasts including interviews with practicing biomedical scientists, and 'in the lab' footage showing biomedical science in practice

The Fundamentals of Biomedical Science series is written to reflect the challenges of practicing biomedical science today. It draws together essential basic science with insights into laboratory practice to show how an understanding of the biology of disease is coupled to the analytical approaches that lead to diagnosis.

Assuming only a minimum of prior knowledge, the series reviews the full range of disciplines to which a Biomedical Scientist may be exposed - from microbiology to cytopathology to transfusion science. Alongside volumes exploring specific biomedical themes and related laboratory diagnosis, an overarching Biomedical Science Practice volume gives a grounding in the professional and experimental skills with which any Biomedical Scientist must be equipped.

Readership: Undergraduates at all levels studying a practice-oriented Biomedical Science degree programme.

Table of Contents

1: Viv Beavers: Introduction: A glance at the past, a glimpse of the future
2: Allan Wilson and Andrew Evered: Preparation techniques
3: John Crossley: The Cervical Screening Process
4: Andrew Evered: Normal cervical cytology
5: Andrew Evered: Abnormal cervical cytology
6: John Crossley: Quality Issues in cervical screening and cytology
7: Andrew Evered: Diagnostic cytopathology
8: Behdad Shambayati: Cytology of Urine
9: Behdad Shambayati: Serous effusions
10: Behdad Shambayati: Lower respiratory tract cytology
11: Behdad Shambayati: Fine needle aspiration cytology
12: Steven Blackman and Behdad Shambayati: Basic Semen Analysis
13: Margaret Morgan: Advances in Cytopathology