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*[[IHC]] testing using a PD-L1 antibody (demonstrating positive tumour cells) predicts response to anti-PD-L1 drugs.<ref name=pmid26970723/>
*[[IHC]] testing using a PD-L1 antibody (demonstrating positive tumour cells) predicts response to anti-PD-L1 drugs.<ref name=pmid26970723/>
*The plethora of companion diagnostics developed for each PD-1/ PD-L1 inhibitor has created challenges, as these assays include different IHC antibody clones, staining protocols and platforms, scoring systems, and cutoffs for defining positivity.
*The plethora of companion diagnostics developed for each PD-1/ PD-L1 inhibitor has created challenges, as these assays include different IHC antibody clones, staining protocols and platforms, scoring systems, and cutoffs for defining positivity.
**Nivolumab - 28-8 (Dako)
**Pembrolizumab - 22C3 (Dako)
**Aterolizumab -  SP142 (Ventana)
**Durvalumab -  SP263 (Ventana)
**Avelumab - 73-10 (Dako)


===Background===
===Background===