immunofluorescence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004222",
  "term": "immunofluorescence",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A method used in the lab to detect certain antigens (markers) on a cell or in a tissue sample. Immunofluorescence uses antibodies that have a special dye attached to them to bind to the antigen in the sample. After binding, this dye allows cells or tissue that have the antigen to be seen under a microscope with a special light. Immunofluorescence may be used to help diagnose certain infections or diseases, such as cancer.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/immunofluorescence/"
}