title: Interlaboratory variability of immunohistochemical stains. Results of the cell markers survey of the College of American Pathologists.
abstract: Immunohistochemical techniques have become commonplace adjunctive aids in anatomic pathology. Although much has been written describing modifications of the basic techniques, sensitivity, and specificity of reagents, little has been published regarding the interlaboratory variability in immunostain results on a given test sample. The Cell Markers Survey of the College of American Pathologists was organized to address this question of interlaboratory variability and to disseminate information on the techniques and reagents currently available.
authors: Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
authors: L E
authors: LE
authors: Wold
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Corwin
authors: R R
authors: RR
authors: Rickert
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Pettigrew
authors: R R
authors: RR
authors: Tubbs
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000379:methods*; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D012015:Reference Standards; D013194:Staining and Labeling
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers