Epithelial-Related antigen (MOC-31)
Use
Epithelial-related antigen (ERA) is a cell membrane glycoprotein expressed on healthy epithelia and in various carcinomas. ERA may be used to differentiate carcinoma from mesothelioma.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected. Fresh Tissue Tissues stability is ≤ 72 hours, while FFPE blocks and unstained slides are indefinite. IVD, CE-marked regulatory status; samples must be tested 3 months after placing in ethanol.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Epithelial-related antigen
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (Fresh)
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
Samples must be tested 3 months after placing in ethanol; 15°C to 25°C storage; shipping ambient with refrigerated gel pack
Causes for Rejection
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | ≤ 72 Hours |