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Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)

Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpes virus that infects almost all human beings worldwide...

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is an epithelial marker expressed in a wide range of adenocarcinomas. Staining..

CD3

CD3 is the most specific T cell antibody, commonly used to identify T cells in..

DOG 1

DOG 1 (an acronym for  “Discovered On Gist”) is primarily used by pathologists in the..

Ki67

Ki67 is a nuclear marker of cell proliferation, with expression proportional to mitotic count. It..

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is produced by the parafollicular (C cells) of the thyroid in humans. It is..

CD10

CD10 has widespread distribution throughout various tissues with a large number of applications. However it..

Calretinin

Calretinin is a nuclear and cytoplasmic stain which stains a wide variety of tissues including..

S-100

S-100 is a marker of schwann cells and melanocytes and therefore is used to evaluate..

Actin, α-Smooth Muscle

Smooth muscle actin (SMA) identifies smooth muscle and myofibroblasts in normal, reactive and neoplastic tissue...