This antibody is specific to a 15kDa monomer protein expressed in apocrine epithelia, lacrimal, ceruminous, and Moll's glands, as well as in numerous serous cells of the submandibular, tracheal, bronchial, sublingual, and minor salivary glands. It is used to identify breast carcinoma, sweat gland carcinoma, and a subset of salivary gland carcinoma. It can also be present in 10% of primary lung adenomacrinoma.
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.