Identifies all normal B cells throughout maturation, and the combination of both BOB1 and OCT2 identifies almost all non-Hodgkin lymphomas, plasma cell neoplasms, and nodular lymphocyte predominance lymphomas, but when one or both is absent it identifies classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen typeorOne (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody orderedBlock and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.