Table 3 Comparison of anti-CD5 immunohistochemistry staining intensity on tissues fixed with and without ultrasound
Microwave antigen retrieval | IHC stain reactions a | Formalin fixation | Formalin fixation with ultrasound | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 min | 6 h | 22 h | 15 min | 30 min | ||
Yes | Long | ++ | +++ | ++ | ++++ | +++ |
No | Long | + | − | − | +++ | + |
Yes | Short | + | ++ | − | +++ | +++ |
No | Short | − | − | − | + | − |
