CAM5.2 (CK 7/8)
Use
Low molecular weight keratin that mainly reacts with human keratin proteins corresponding to Moll's peptides #7 (KRT7, 48 KD) and #8 (KRT8, 52 KD) on secretory epithelia of normal human tissue and associated adenocarcinomas.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected. Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Cytokeratin 7
ProteinCytokeratin 8
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (Fixed (Non-FFPE))
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Fixative should be at a 20:1 fixative to tissue ratio, 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) for 6-72 hours (48-72 hours PREFERRED).
Storage Instructions
15°C to 25°C
Causes for Rejection
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | ≤ 72 Hours |