Which step typically occurs immediately before antibody incubation in immunohistochemistry?
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Correct answer: Blocking nonspecific binding sites
Blocking is performed before antibody incubation to prevent nonspecific binding of antibodies. This improves staining specificity and reduces background noise.
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