Immunocytochemistry
| Immunocytochemistry | |
|---|---|
| Term | Immunocytochemistry |
| Short definition | immunocytochemistry (IH-myoo-noh-SY-toh-KEH-mih-stree) A laboratory method that uses antibodies to test a sample of cells for specific antigens (markers). The antibodies are usually coupled to an enzyme or a fluorescent dye. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
immunocytochemistry - (pronounced) (IH-myoo-noh-SY-toh-KEH-mih-stree) A laboratory method that uses antibodies to test a sample of cells for specific antigens (markers). The antibodies are usually coupled to an enzyme or a fluorescent dye. After the antibodies bind to the antigen in the cell sample, the enzyme or dye becomes activated and the antigen can then be seen under a microscope. Immunocytochemistry is used to diagnose diseases such as cancer. It can also be used to tell the difference between different types of cancer
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Immunocytochemistry
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