[Histonet] negative immuno histochemistry control

[Edwards, R.E.]

For polyclonal antibodies use species specific(rabbit,goatetcetc) normal serum, or  pre-immune if available: for  mouse monoclonals use the  specific isotypic e.g.  IgG2a; simply omitting the  primary  antibody  or  replacing it  with  diluent  alone  is  no  control.

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of cynthia
haynes
Sent: 08 March 2006 12:50
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Subject: [Histonet] negative immunohistochemistry control


Good Morning everyone, I have a question about immuno
staining. I've been away from this type of staining
for a while and now I am doing them again on a regular
basis. Why do you run a negative control with each
run? Are you only suppose to put the normal serum on
negative control only? I've forgotten; would someone
please answer these questions for me. Thanks in
advance.

Cynthia Haynes H.T.

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