Immunohistochemistry

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a diagnostic technique conducted in a laboratory. It involves performing special tests on the patient's biopsy tissue sample to help diagnose disease more precisely. IHC helps the care team distinguish between different types and subtypes of a disease by identifying specific molecules within cells, known as markers. Immunohistochemistry is particularly useful in diagnosing certain types of cancer, providing the care team with a wealth of information about the disease to help determine treatment.