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1. The clinical interpretation of any positive or negative staining should be complemented by morphological studies using proper positive and negative internal and external controls as well as other diagnostic tests Quality Control Refer to CLSI Quality Standards for Design and Implementation of Immunohistochemistry Assays Approved Guideline Second edition I LA28 A2 CLSI Wayne PA USA www clsi org 2011 EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Fax 925 603 8080 Smooth Muscle Actin SMA ISO Concentrated and Prediluted Monoclonal Antibody ee Control Number 901 001 032415 Precautions 1 This antibody contains less than 0 1 sodium azide Concentrations less than 0 1 are not reportable hazardous materials according to U S 29 CFR 1910 1200 OSHA Hazard communication and EC Directive 91 155 EC Sodium azide NaN used as a preservative is toxic if ingested Sodium azide may react with lead and copper plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides Upon disposal flush with large volumes of water to prevent azide build up in plumbing Center for Disease Control 1976 National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 1976 2 2 Specimens before and after fixation and all materials exposed to them should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection and disposed of with proper precautions Never pipette reagents by mouth and avoid contacting the skin and mucous membranes with reagents and spe2. ATH Automated Slide Stainer Refer to the intelliPATH Automated Slide Stainer manual for specific instructions on its use Protocol Recommendations OQNCORE Automated Slide Staining System OAIOO1 is intended for use with the ONCORE Automated Slide Staining System Refer to the ONCORE Automated Slide Staining System User Manual for specific instructions on its use Protocol parameters in the ONCORE Automated Slide Stainer Protocol Editor should be programmed as follows Protocol Name SMA Protocol Template Description Ms HRP Template 1 Dewaxing DS Option DS2 Antigen Retrieval AR Option AR2 low pH 80 C Reagent Name Time Temp SMA 30 min 25 C Limitations The optimum antibody dilution and protocols for a specific application can vary These include but are not limited to fixation heat retrieval method incubation times tissue section thickness and detection kit used Due to the superior sensitivity of these unique reagents the recommended incubation times and titers listed are not applicable to other detection systems as results may vary The data sheet recommendations and protocols are based on exclusive use of Biocare products Ultimately it is the responsibility of the investigator to determine optimal conditions The clinical interpretation of any positive or negative staining should be evaluated within the context of clinical presentation morphology and other histopathological criteria by a qualified pathologist
3. Smooth Muscle Actin SMA Concentrated and Prediluted Monoclonal Antibody ISO 9001813485 CERTIFIED Control Number 901 001 032415 Catalog Number CM 001 A B C PM 001 AA Description 0 1 0 5 1 0 ml concentrated 6 0 ml prediluted Dilution 1 100 1 200 Ready to use Diluent Van Gogh Yellow N A Intended Use For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Smooth Muscle Actin SMA 1A4 asm 1 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is intended for laboratory use in the qualitative identification of smooth muscle actin protein by immunohistochemistry IHC in formalin fixed paraffin embedded FFPE human tissues The clinical interpretation of any staining or its absence should be complemented by morphological studies using proper controls and should be evaluated within the context of the patient s clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist Summary and Explanation This antibody recognizes the alpha smooth muscle isoform of actin It shows no cross reaction with actin from fibroblasts beta and gamma cytoplasmic striated muscle alpha sarcomeric and myocardium alpha myocardial Its epitope is composed of the acetyl group and the first 4 amino acids on the N terminal end of the peptidic chain of alpha smooth actin Biocare s 1A4 MAb stains smooth muscle cells in vessel walls gut wall and myometrium Studies have shown that myoepithelial cells in breast and salivary glands are also stained as they also contain actin T
4. cimens If reagents or specimens come into contact with sensitive areas wash with copious amounts of water 3 3 Microbial contamination of reagents may result in an increase in nonspecific staining 4 Incubation times or temperatures other than those specified may give erroneous results The user must validate any such change 5 Do not use reagent after the expiration date printed on the vial 6 The SDS is available upon request and is located at http biocare net References 1 Sheehan M O Briain DS False positive immunoractivity with muscle specific actins in non Hodgkin s lymphomas Arch Pathol Lab Med 1995 Mar 119 3 225 8 2 Center for Disease Control Manual Guide Safety Management NO CDC 22 Atlanta GA April 30 1976 Decontamination of Laboratory Sink Drains to Remove Azide Salts 3 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute CLSI Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections Approved guideline Fourth Edition CLSI document M29 A4 Wayne PA 2014 taal Biocare Medical 4040 Pike Lane Concord CA 94520 USA Tel 800 799 9499 www biocare net Troubleshooting Follow the antibody specific protocol recommendations according to data sheet provided If atypical results occur contact Biocare s Technical Support at 1 800 542 2002 EMERGO EUROPE CE Molenstraat 15 Page 2 of 2 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Fax 925 603 8080
5. his MAb is reportedly useful for identifying tumors arising from smooth muscle and myoepithelial cells Principle of Procedure Antigen detection in tissues and cells is a multi step immunohistochemical process The initial step binds the primary antibody to its specific epitope A secondary antibody may be applied to bind the primary antibody followed by an enzyme labeled polymer or an enzyme labeled polymer may be applied directly to bind the primary antibody The detection of the bound primary antibody is evidenced by an enzyme mediated colorimetric reaction Source Mouse monoclonal Species Reactivity Human mouse rat cat dog sheep and horse Clone 1 A4 also known as asm 1 Isotype IgG2a kappa Total Protein Concentration 10 mg ml Call for lot specific Ig concentration Epitope Antigen Smooth Muscle Actin Cellular Localization Cytoplasmic Positive Control Blood vessels leiomyoma or leiomyosarcoma Known Applications Immunohistochemistry formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissues Supplied As Buffer with protein carrier and preservative Storage and Stability Store at 2 C to 8 C Do not use after expiration date printed on vial If reagents are stored under conditions other than those specified in the package insert they must be verified by the user Diluted reagents should be used promptly any remaining reagent should be stored at 2 C to 8 C Protocol Recommendations intelliPATH and manual use Peroxide Bl
6. ock Block for 5 minutes with Biocare s Peroxidazed 1 Pretreatment Solution recommended N A Pretreatment Protocol N A Protein Block Optional Incubate for 5 10 minutes at RT with Biocare s Background Punisher taal Biocare Medical 4040 Pike Lane Concord CA 94520 USA Tel 800 799 9499 l CE Page of 2 www biocare net IP 001 G10 10 ml prediluted OAI 001 T60 60 tests prediluted Ready to use N A Ready to use N A Protocol Recommendations intelliPATH and manual use Cont d Primary Antibody Incubate for 30 minutes at RT Probe Incubate for 10 minutes at RT with a secondary probe Polymer Incubate for 10 20 minutes at RT with a tertiary polymer Chromogen Incubate for 5 minutes at RT with Biocare s DAB OR Incubate for 5 7 minutes at RT with Biocare s Warp Red Counterstain Counterstain with hematoxylin Rinse with deionized water Apply Tacha s Bluing Solution for 1 minute Rinse with deionized water Technical Note 1 This antibody has been optimized for use with Biocare s MACH 4 Universal HRP Polymer Detection and intelliPATH Universal HRP Detection Kit Other Biocare polymer detection kits may be used however users must validate incubation times and protocols for their specific application 2 For mouse and rat tissue use concentrate titer for optimal staining 3 Use TBS buffer for washing steps intelliPATH Automated Slide Stainer IPOO1 is intended for use on the intelliP
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