Cytometry from Scratch offers users practical information about well-established or traditional flow cytometry techniques as well as several significant, up-and-coming alternatives. The book focuses on the technology, instrumentation, and biomedical applications of analytical cytology using laser-activated detection and cell sorting. Emphasizing the connections between flow cytometry, static cytometry, and microscopy, it offers concise yet thorough coverage of practical applications in biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and cancer research. Based on the widely acclaimed content of Dr. Shapiro's famous large reference book, Practical Flow Cytometry, this handy reference will quickly become the handbook of choice for busy lab professionals and their staffs.