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Cell Marque™ Control Slides

IHC staining micrograph from a Cell Marque™ control slide

Our in-house developed immunohistochemistry (IHC) positive control slides complement our Cell Marque™ primary antibody portfolio, delivering the consistency and reliability essential for histopathology workflows. These controls are used for testing specificity and avidity in IHC staining.

Each set comprises of five paraffin-embedded tissue controls with confirmed antigen expression, mounted on slides to support routine staining validation in clinical laboratories. This portfolio supports quality control, validation, and monitoring staining performance across IHC. For details or a quote on relevant products, contact us.


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HistoCyte Laboratories Cell Line Control Slides

Our comprehensive range of HistoCyte Laboratories histopathology cell line control slides and blocks is designed to provide the necessary expression range of specific biomarkers. Made from cultured human cell lines, these compact, “tissue-like” controls are processed using proprietary methods to create high-density embedded cell blocks that retain their cellular morphology.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Versatile Use: Ideal for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) as same-slide controls, ensuring consistent results.
  • Dual Expression: Control slides feature two cell line cores, offering both positive and negative expressions for accurate comparisons.
  • Comprehensive Options: Control slides with up to five cell lines, providing a dynamic range of expression and sensitivity.
  • Cost-Effective: With over 300 sections available from a single block, these controls are one of the most economical solutions for laboratories.

Dynamic Range Controls: Our Dynamic Range of Controls provides a semi-quantitative means to assess assay quality by demonstrating the relative sensitivity of tests. This ensures that your diagnostic processes are robust and reliable, enhancing the overall quality of your laboratory results.

With HistoCyte control slides, you can trust that you are using validated, high-quality materials that meet the demands of modern diagnostics, making them suitable for any laboratory assessing FFPE tissue. Explore how our innovative solutions can elevate your diagnostic capabilities today by requesting a sample today!

TISSUE-TROL™ Control Slides

Histology control slides are essential in providing support to formal quality assurance programs. Our TISSUE-TROL™ slides contain paraffin embedded tissue sections of known characteristics, used for monitoring staining performance in pathology laboratories. Our control slide package contains 25 slides, with one slide stained with the appropriate procedure to demonstrate the expected result.


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