National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Immunocytochemistry
A method for the detection of proteins or antigens on samples of cells that are grown in monolayers or in suspension and deposited on slides using antibodies or other biomolecules that bind the target and can be visualized through a chemical process.
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2026-10-19
2026-10-19
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What it is
A method for the detection of proteins or antigens on samples of cells that are grown in monolayers or in suspension and deposited on slides using antibodies or other biomolecules that bind the target and can be visualized through a chemical process.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17731. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.