Abstract: Provided are methods for producing a Tissue Microarray (TMA) Block from a mixture of cultured cell lines for use as an immunohistochemical control block in diagnosis and/or prognosis of one or more particular cancers. Provided are Tissue Microarray (TMA) Blocks for use as an immunohistochemical control block in diagnosing of one or more particular cancers. Provided are Universal Tissue Microarray Blocks for use as an immunohistochemical control block in differential diagnosing of one or more of carcinoma, melanoma, germ cell tumor, sarcoma, and lymphoma.