• All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

HSV is useful in identifying infection by HSV I and II

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

FFPE tissue section mounted on a charged, unstained slide

Ambient (preferred)

• Unlabeled/mislabeled block
• Insufficient tissue
• Slides broken beyond repair

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

If requested, an interpretive report will be provided

Specifications

• Anti - HSV identifies glycoproteins specifically found in HSV infected tissue
• This antibody identifies both HSV types I and II, and does not allow the distinction between the two types

Staining pattern

• Intra-nuclear and cytoplasmic staining

References:

1. Nikkels AF et al: Comparative IHC study of HSV and varicella zoster infections. Virchows Arch A Pathol Anat. Histopathol 1993; 422:121-126.