Ck Hmw Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue
What is this test?
Keratin clone AE1/AE3 is a broad spectrum cytokeratin antibody that reacts with many low- and high-molecular weight-keratins in a filamentous or membrane pattern in the epithelium of most organs. Diagnostically, antikeratin antibodies are usually applied as part of a panel to determine cell lineage of poorly differentiated malignant tumors. CK903 is a high molecular weight cytokeratin present in all squamous epithelium and their carcinomas. This antibody recognizes cytokeratins 1, 5, 10 and 14 that are found in complex epithelia. There has been no reactivity with cells derived from simple epithelia, mesenchymal tumors, lymphomas, melanomas, neural tumors and neuroendocrine tumors. One useful application is the identification of the basal cell layer in prostate tissue in the determination of carcinoma.
Also known as Cytokeratin HMW Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for Ck Hmw Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Ck Hmw Immunohistochemistry Biopsy Tissue. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | A positive staining is seen in case of detection of conditions mentioned |