Re: AFP Control Tissue

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From:"Tony Henwood" <henwood@mail.one.net.au>
To:Histonet <histonet@Pathology.swmed.edu>, "Sarah A. Jones" <hawkmoon15@earthlink.net>
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Date:Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:41:22 +0000
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I have found that liver tissue containing a hepatocellular carcinoma 
can be a good control if you can get it. 

NB Not all HCC's produce AFP, look for one that is associated with 
hepatitis B (ie IPX or Mod.Orcein positive in associated benign 
liver).

Regards		Tony

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Tony Henwood
Senior Scientist
Anatomical Pathology
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney, AUSTRALIA

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