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A cell surface-associated protein expressed strongly on mature B-cells, follicular dendritic cells of lymphoid tissues and derived tumors, and weakly on immature thymocytes and T-lymphocytes. A variety of lymphomas display disruption of CD21-positive follicular dendritic cell networks and precursor B-cell lymphomas, Burkitt lymphomas, plasmacytomas, and hairy cell leukemias lack CD21 expression.
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.