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Detects an oncofetal antigen normally produced by fetal liver, and expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma, yolk sac tumors, and various germ cell tumors of the testes and ovaries. Identifies the tumor-associated embryonal antigen produced by fetal liver, hepatocellular carcinoma, yolk sac tumors, and several germ cell tumors of testicular and ovarian origin.
Tissue Block: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor block preferred.
Unstained Slides: Recommended 2charged slides per stain requested (minimum of 1 slide per stain),baked or unbaked.
Fixation: Tissue must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6–72 hours.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.