Immunohistology

We offer a range of diagnostic immunohistology services, for the identification of tumour cell origin, prognosis and tumour grading, and the demonstration of infectious agents.

  • Results are expected in about 7 working days from receipt
  • Our immunohistology is performed with internal controls using a robotic immunostainer ensuring quality and accuracy of results
  • This service is available to external pathology services, on receipt of paraffin wax blocks. Results are provided with interpretation of results. Slides are kept for teaching purposes
  • We may also recommend immunohistological staining on other biopsy submissions or post mortem examination histopathology samples to aid diagnosis
  • We also offer a tumour grading and prognostic/predictive evaluation service
  • Tumour panels and new antibodies are often in development. Stay updated and contact us at vpserve@liverpool.ac.uk
  • We offer a wide range of infectious agent antibodies to confirm viral and bacterial diseases on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
  • We offer immunohistology on cell pellets from fluid samples which are submitted following centrifugation and fixation in formalin
  • A 48 hour fast-track service is available at an additional cost.

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