Immunohistochemistry: Tips and Techniques To Save Time, Money, and Tissue
How To Guide Aug 15, 2019 | by Robin Zimmer
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a technique that capitalizes on the specificity of the immune system to examine tissue stained to demonstrate the presence of certain proteins. In order to successfully complete any IHC protocol, a multistep process must be executed properly. In this guide, we have provided a sample IHC protocol followed by tips and techniques to optimize your IHC staining.
- A full two-day protocol for IHC staining
- How to handle and store all IHC solutions
- Troubleshooting tips for pesky IHC problems
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