Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a special test used bypathologiststo detect specific molecules on cells.
One way to differentiate them is to detect specific molecules on these cells that act as markers.
IHC has found numerous applications in medicine, especially in cancer diagnosis.
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Lymphomas are among the cancers most dependent on IHC for correct diagnosis and treatment decisions.
A panel of different antibodies is used to see which markers are present on the lymphocytes.
These markers often start with the letters CD.
FL is the second most common subtype ofnon-Hodgkins lymphomadiffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common.
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