Expressed on activated CD4/CD8+ T cells, granulocytes, lymphocytes, macrophages, and NK cells. In disease, it is detected in AML (M4/M5), hairy cell leukemia, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, SLL, splenic lymphoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, sinus histiocytosis, psoriatic skin lesions, and some follicular lymphomas.
Tissue Block: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor block preferred.
Unstained Slides: Recommended 2 charged 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.