[Histonet] cytokeratin question

[Orr, Rebecca]

Sylinda,

Depending on the tissue type, look into the following
CK7
CK20 (or CDX2)
CK 5/6
HMW CK (34beta E 12)

Hope this helps.

Becky Orr CLA,HT(ASCP)QIHC
Anatomic Pathology
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
847-570-2771
 

From: bsylinda <@t> aol.com
Subject: [Histonet] CYTOKERATIN QUESTION
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu


Hello Histoland,

Can anyone in histoland inform me of the best cytokeratin antibody to
use to differenate squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.? Any
feedback would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks in advance,
Sylinda