IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is the process whereby antibodies are used to detect proteins (antigens) in cells within a tissue section (for instance liver, pancreas or the heart)... When a tissue sample is passed to a lab to be examined for disease, there are several details that cannot be determined easily. Several diseases or disease sub-types may look alike or appear to have similar size cells under a microscope but have different behaviors and necessary treatments. The best way to differentiate them is to detect specific molecules on these cells that act as markers... Immunohistochemistry protocols, reagents, and services, all-in-one site