CEO and Founder Specialty Vetpat Seattle, Washington, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: Chromogenic immunochemistry (CIC) is a foundational diagnostic tool in veterinary pathology, providing crucial information in the diagnosis of neoplasia and other disease processes. Yet, many clinicians are unfamiliar with the underlying science, technical nuances, and interpretive limitations of this widely used technique. This didactic lecture, presented by a board-certified anatomic pathologist with over 10 years of hands-on CIC experience, will demystify the method behind the stain. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how chromogens work, what makes an immunohistochemical result reliable (or not), and how clinical context, tissue handling, and marker selection influence diagnostic outcomes. Special emphasis will be placed on interpreting results in oncology and internal medicine cases, empowering practitioners to ask the right questions and better understand pathology reports.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain the principles and workflow of chromogenic immunochemistry in diagnostic pathology.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe how tissue handling, fixation, and marker selection impact CIC quality.
Upon completion, participants will be able to communicate effectively with pathologists about immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunocytochemistry (ICC) findings in complex cases.
