Melan A (Mart1)
Use
Melan A (Mart1, Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T-cells 1) is a differentiation antigen expressed in melanocytes and most melanomas. It recognizes a subcellular fraction in melanosomes and is specific for melanocytic lesions. It is useful in melanoma panels and is co‑expressed with HMB‑45 in most melanomas; it also labels tumor cells of some adrenocortical carcinomas and sex cord tumors of the gonads.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
MELAN-A
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Collection Instructions
FFPE tissue block preferred or one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (4‑5 microns) per test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers must match requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; do not allow cold pack to touch specimen directly.