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Medical Definition of Immunocytochemical assay
1. Involves the computerised assessment of microscopic fields following direct fluorescent antibody, indirect fluorescent antibody or indirect or direct immunoperoxidase analysis of biopsy tissue from the patient. In addition to improved specificity with the removal of operator subjectivity, the quantifiability of results through computer data analysis of colour, intensity and concentration has only begun to be realised. (05 Mar 2000)