Identifies the Wilms tumor gene product, a marker of ovarian serous carcinoma and mesothelioma. It can be employed as part of a panel to distinguish mesothelioma from adenocarcinoma in tissue sections of pleural tumors, and in the subclassification of ovarian carcinomas.
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.