PRAME
Use
PRAME (PReferentially expressed Antigen in MElanoma) is expressed in about 90% of melanoma subtypes and is negative in about 85% of cutaneous melanocytic nevi. Immunohistochemical analysis of PRAME may be useful for diagnostic purposes to support the diagnosis of melanoma.
Special Instructions
Clone: EPR20330. Staining pattern: Nuclear. Level of Service: Tech Only.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block preferred; or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (4–5 µm) for each test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers must match requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; cold pack not in direct contact with specimen.