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Marks normal B cells at all stages of maturation. Together, BOB1 and OCT2 identify most non-Hodgkin lymphomas, plasma cell neoplasms, and nodular lymphocyte predominant lymphomas, while absence of one or both is characteristic of classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
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.