Imaging Mass Cytometry

**Semantic type:** Research Activity

**Definition:** A proprietary method that combines laser ablation of tissue specimens with secondary ion mass spectrometry to image antibodies tagged with isotopically pure elemental metal reporters. This technique allows for in situ characterization of the specimen while preserving its tissue architecture and cellular morphology.

**Synonyms:** - IMC - IMC Assay - Imaging Mass Cytometry Assay - Imaging Mass Spectrometry