Nov 27, 2023

Immunohistochemistry Protocol for Paraffin-Embedded Sections - General

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https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.kqdg3p7mql25/v1
  • 1Ottawa Hospital Research Institute;
  • 2OHRI
Julianna Tomlinson
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.kqdg3p7mql25/v1
Protocol Citation: Julianna Tomlinson, Nathalie Lengacher 2023. Immunohistochemistry Protocol for Paraffin-Embedded Sections - General. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.kqdg3p7mql25/v1
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Protocol status: Working
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Created: May 17, 2022
Last Modified: May 31, 2024
Protocol  Integer ID: 62744
Keywords: Immunohistochemistry Protocol, Antigen retrieval, ASAPCRN, immunohistochemistry protocol for paraffin, immunohistochemistry protocol, general immunohistochemistry procedure, immunohistochemistry, paraffin, general this protocol detail, embedded section, protocol detail
Abstract
This protocol details general immunohistochemistry procedure.
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Materials
For DAB:
Solution-based: Sigma Cat# D5637; prepared in Tris buffer as per manufacturer's instructions
SIGMAFAST DAB Tablets: Sigma Cat# 4293
SIGMAFAST DAB with Metal Enhancer - SIgma Cat# 0426
Day 1 - Deparaffinize
Dip slides in 100% Citrisolv 3 x 5 mins.

Dip slides in 100% Citrisolv 3 x 00:05:00 (1/3).
5m
Dip slides in 100% Citrisolv 3 x 00:05:00 (2/3).
5m
Dip slides in 100% Citrisolv 3 x 00:05:00 (3/3).
5m
Hydration
Dip in 100% EtOH 2 x 2 mins.

Dip in 100% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (1/2).
2m
Dip in 100% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (2/2).
2m
Dip in 95% EtOH 2 x 2 mins.
Dip in 95% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (1/2).
2m
Dip in 95% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (2/2).
2m
Dip in 80% EtOH 2 x 2 mins.

Dip in 80% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (1/2).
2m
Dip in 80% EtOH 2 x 00:02:00 (2/2).
2m
Dip in ddH2O 2 x 2 mins.

Dip in ddH2O 2 x 00:02:00 (1/2).
2m
Dip in ddH2O 2 x 00:02:00 (2/2).
2m
Quench endogenous peroxides
Incubate slides in 0.3% H2O2 in methanol for 00:15:00 (500 µL of 30% H2O2 in 50 mL MetOH, in white containers).

15m
Antigen retrieval

Note
Use citrate buffer 6 or Tris-EDTA buffer 9 based on antigen desired.



Pre-heat antigen retrieval solution in microwave in white containers (~50 mL ), for 00:05:00 at full power. Use large plastic container and fill halfway with water.

5m
Transfer slides to white containers with AR solution. Microwave for 00:10:00 at power level 1.

10m
Rest slides at Room temperature for 00:20:00 , change water in bottom of container.

20m
Wash
Remove AR solution and wash slides with ddH2O for 00:05:00 .

5m
Draw bubble with hydrophobic pen during this wash.
Rinse slides with PBS for 00:05:00 .

5m
Blocking
Block with 5% normal goat serum in PBS + 0.1% Triton-x-100 + 0.05% Tween-20, 00:30:00 @ Room temperature (300 µL /slide).

30m
Primary antibody
Dilute antibody in 5% normal goat serum in PBS + 0.1% Triton-x-100 + 0.05% Tween-20, Overnight at 4 °C (300 µL /slide).

5m
Day 2 - Wash
Rinse with PBS; 3 x 5 minutes
Rinse with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (1/3).
5m
Rinse with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (2/3).
5m
Rinse with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (3/3).
5m
Secondary antibody
Add secondary antibody diluted 1:225 in PBS + 0.1% triton-X + 0.05% tween-20 with 5% normal goat serum (~300 µL /slide).

Commonly: biotinylated anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) made in goat (Vector Labs,BA-1000) or biotinylated anti mouse IgG (H+L) made in goat (Vector Labs, BA-9200).
Incubate at Room temperature for 01:00:00 - 02:00:00 .

3h
Wash
Rinse with PBS; 3 x 5 minutes.
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (1/3).
5m
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (2/3).
5m
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (3/3).
5m
Amplification
Prepare amplification solution at least 00:30:00 before use.

30m
Amplification with VECTASTAIN® Elite® ABC HRP Kit.

9 µL solution A per mL PBS, vortex; + 9 µL solution B per mL PBS, vortex; (300 µL /slide).

Incubate at Room temperature for 01:00:00 -02:00:00 .

3h
Wash
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 5 minutes
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (1/3).

5m
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (2/3).
5m
Rinse slides with PBS; 3 x 00:05:00 (3/3).
5m
Substrate development

Note
Use DAB or eDAB depending on antigen being detected.


For regular DAB:
Add 1 mL of DAB to 150 mL of 50 millimolar (mM) Tris +50 µL 30% H202.

Dip slides into DAB solution, develop until colour appears ~ 00:03:00 .

3m
For eDAB (SIGMAFAST™ DAB with Metal Enhancer):
Add 1 tablet DAB/Cobalt and 1 tablet Urea Hydrogen Peroxide to 5 mL ddH2O, vortex until dissolved.


Note
Prepare immediately before use.

Use ~300 µL /slide, develop until colour appears ~ 00:03:00 .

3m
Rinse with PBS to stop reaction.
Rinse with ddH20 for 00:05:00 .

5m
Counterstain
Counterstain with 1:2 Hematoxylin:ddH2O, dip slides in quickly.
Remove excess hematoxylin in ddH2O; 2X.
Dehydration
5 dips, 1 minute each:

Dip in 50% EtOH 00:01:00

1m
Dip in 80% EtOH x2 00:01:00 .

1m
Dip in 95% EtOH 00:01:00 .

1m
Dip in 100% EtOH x2 00:01:00 .

1m
Dip in 1:1 Citrisolv: 100% EtOH 00:01:00 .

1m
Dip in 100% Citrisolv x2 00:01:00 .

1m
Coverslip
Coverslip with permount solution, allow slides to dry before viewing on microscope.