immunohistochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
why is IHC replacing many traditional methods
A
Allows less subjective diagnosis
Gives a more specific result
Also provides information which impacts
treatment
2
Q
Antigen, antibody definition
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3
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Antigen
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(immunogen) is any substancethat can induce an immune system response
The site on an antigen to which acomplementary antibody may specifically react is called an epitope orantigenic determinant
