DETECTION of IHC Flashcards
1
Q
Uses 1 antibody for detection of Antigen
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Direct IHC
2
Q
Traditionally used method of detection in IHC
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Direct IHC
3
Q
Improved type of Direct IHC
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EPOS
Enhanced Polymer One-step Staining
4
Q
EPOS requires the addition of
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Dextran polymer
5
Q
T/F. EPOS is more sensitive than traditional IHC
A
True
6
Q
Uses 2 antibody for the detection of Antigen
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Indirect IHC
7
Q
Specific to the antigen
A
Primary Antibody
8
Q
Attaches to the Fc portion of primary antibody
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Secondary Antibody
9
Q
Advantage of Automated IHC
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- Less manpower
- Greater consistency of staining
- decrease use of Reagent
- faster and accurate