Identifies a protein found in prostatic adenocarcinoma but not in benign prostatic tissue. It has also been found to stain premalignant lesions of the prostate, high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) and atypical adenomatous hyperplasia. Stains the majority of prostate cancers and numerous other tumors types, such as hepatoma, breast carcinoma, pancreatic islet tumor, and desmoplastic small round cell tumor.
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.