Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) IHC Positive Control Slides, Newcomer Supply

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Alpha-fetoprotein control slides contain sections of positive staining fetal liver and negative staining adult liver.

Tissue type: (+) Fetal Liver / (-) Adipose
All control tissue is sectioned on Superfrost® Plus slides
Staining validation technical memo included in each set
All tissues are formalin fixed, paraffin embedded FFPE
All slides are air dried
IHC slides are cut at 4 µm
Standard tissue placement is mid-high on slide

Newcomer supply, alpha-fetoprotein control slides are for the positive immunohistochemical staining of alpha-fetoprotein, an oncofetal antigen that is expressed in fetal liver tissue and hepatomas, while normally absent in adult liver tissue.

Staining Results:
AFP positive expression will stain brown cytoplasmic staining.
Adipose will stain negative.
Nuclei will stain blue.

These positive control slides are intended to be used to verify histological techniques and reagent reactivity. These slides are to be used for the qualitative purpose of determining positive or negative results, and are not intended to be used for any quantitative purpose.

Ordering information: All controls are cut in serial sections.
10 set = 10 unstained slides and 1 stained slide.
98 set = 98 unstained slides and 2 stained slides. (First & Last Slides are Stained)
Reactivity of IHC control slides are guaranteed for one year from the date of receipt and should be revalidated after one year to verify continued reactivity.
Please note the following: Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery for large sets. In human tissue unless otherwise indicated.