IHC guidebook, 3/14

March 2014—The sixth edition of The Educational Guidebook: IHC Staining Methods, published by Dako, is now available. The guidebook is used as a teaching and learning tool worldwide and serves as a reference for ensuring correct staining processes within the lab. Several experts within the field of IHC wrote this new edition and Clive R. Taylor, MD, is the editor.

Part one is devoted to the entire immunohistochemistry staining process, including preanalytical factors, antigen retrieval, selection of the primary antibody, staining protocol optimization, detection methods, and digital pathology.

Part two examines the potential and pitfalls within IHC, including optimization of reactions, automation, lab workflow, companion diagnostics, tissue microarray, CISH tests, controls, background, and troubleshooting.

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