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  • Pathology
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Histotechnology

Background:

  • Diagnostic immunohistochemistry (IHC) is crucial for accurate disease diagnosis.
  • Methodological and interpretational challenges can lead to diagnostic errors.
  • Standardization and quality control are essential for reliable IHC results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review technical aspects of diagnostic IHC.
  • To address common pitfalls in IHC methodology and interpretation.
  • To provide practical guidance for practicing pathologists.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and best practices in IHC.
  • Discussion of problematic aspects in IHC methodology.
  • Illustration and description of common artifacts and useful techniques.

Main Results:

  • Identification of critical areas for IHC quality improvement.
  • Emphasis on the importance of appropriate controls, including multi-tissue controls.
  • Guidance on optimizing IHC for challenging specimens like cytology and decalcified tissues.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to standardized techniques and proper controls can minimize IHC errors.
  • Advanced techniques can overcome limitations with difficult specimens.
  • This review provides practical strategies to enhance the reliability of diagnostic IHC.