This antibody recognizes the alpha and gamma isotypes of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle cells, and is non-reactive with other mesenchymal cells and all epithelial cells except for myoepithelium. It is useful in identifying tumors with muscle differentiation and detecting myoepithelial cells.
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.