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Elite PA P Pen: Catalog Num Ber: K039
Elite PA P Pen: Catalog Num Ber: K039
Refer to CLSI Quality Standards for Design and Implementation of
Immunnohistochemistry A Assays; Approved Guideline‐Second
d edition (I/LA28‐
Elite PAP Pen A2). CLSSI Wayne, PA, USA
A (www.clsi.org). 22011.
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Catalog Number: K039 Contactt Diagnostic BioSysttems Technical Sup
pport at (925) 484‐33350, extension 2,
techsuppport@dbiosys.coom or your locaal distributor to report unusual
stainingg results.
Docum ment #: DS‐2025‐A Warraanty
Effecttive Date: 2/1/2015 There aare no warrantiess, expressed or im
mplied, which exttend beyond this
descripption. Diagnostic BioSystems is n not liable for prroperty damage,
Inten
nded Use personaal injury, or econoomic loss caused b by this product.
For In
n Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Perforrmance Characteeristics
Product Description The prootocols for a speccific application caan vary. These include, but are not
Elite PPAP pen provides a thin, film‐like w water repellent baarrier when a circle limited to: fixation, heatt‐retrieval method
d, incubation timees, tissue section
is draawn around the specimen
s on the glass slide. This barrier
b creates the thickneess and detection kit used. Due too the superior sensitivity of these
propeer surface tension t target area on
n to hold antibodyy solution within the unique reagents, the reecommended incu ubation times andd titers listed are
the slide. This precludes the need for wip ping around the sp pecimen during the not ap plicable to other detection system ms, as results may vary. The data
staining procedure. Sin nce the reagent iss guarded by the hydrophobic circle sheet recommendationss and protocols are based on eexclusive use of
aroun nd the tissue, it minimizes the unde esirable dilution off reagents with the Diagno stic BioSystems pproducts. Ultimately, it is the resp ponsibility of the
wash buffer. This pen n can be used fo or PAP, ABC, imm munofluorescence e, investiggator to determinne optimal conditions. These products are tools that
frozen n sections and in situ hybridization procedures. The Mini PAP pen is i can be used for interpretation of morphological findings in conjunction with
especcially useful when n working with multiple
m sections on a single slide other ddiagnostic tests an d pertinent clinicaal data by a qualified pathologist.
becau use its tip is finer than the regular PA AP pen.
Precauutions
Summ
mary and Explan
nation 1.. Wear disposa ble gloves when h handling reagents..
To provide a hydropho obic barrier when aa circle is drawn aaround a specimen 2.. Specimens, beefore and after fixxation, and all matterials exposed to
on thee glass slide. them should bbe handled as if caapable of transmittting infection
and disposed of with proper precautions. Never p pipette reagents
Heat resistance up to 120°C.
by mouth andd avoid contacting the skin and mucous membranes
Appliccable to microwavve staining and in ssitu hybridization. with reagentss and specimens. If reagents or speccimens come in
contact with ssensitive areas, waash with copious aamounts of
Circlee made by Elite PAP pen is insoluble in alcohol and ace
etone. water.
Withsstands rehydration
n and dehydration
n steps in alcohol. 3.. Microbial conntamination of reagents may result iin an increase in
nonspecific sttaining.
If dessired, circle can be removed by xyllene after the staaining procedure is 4.. Incubation tim
mes or temperaturres other than tho ose specified may
comp plete. give erroneouus results. The useer must validate an ny such change.
5.. Do not use reagent after the exxpiration date prin nted on the label.
Form
mat 6.. The MSDS is aavailable upon req quest.
PAP P
Pen 7.. Consult OSHA A, federal, state or local regulations for disposal of
any toxic subsstances.
Volume/UOM
1 Each
h
Storaage and Handlin
ng
Alwayys keep the pen tigh ore horizontally. Press down on the tip
htly capped and sto
when pen starts to dry out.
Preparation of Workking Solutions
11. Ready to be used directly on w
wet slides.
Proto
ocol Recommen
ndations
1. Hold the pen ess it with your fingertip to take
n point up and pre
blocked air o
out from the pen b
barrel to prevent o overflow.
2. To start, pre
ess the tip of the pen straight down until fluid starts
soaking the tip and then draw w a circle around th
he specimen.
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