Factor VIII related antigen

Stains
Factor VIII related antigen

Author: Nat Pernick, M.D. (see Authors page)

Revised: 16 December 2015, last major update July 2012

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Definition / general | Uses by pathologists | Microscopic (histologic) images | Positive staining - normal | Positive staining - disease

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Definition / general

Interpretation: cytoplasmic stain; endothelium acts as a positive internal control

Uses by pathologists

Common endothelial marker

Microscopic (histologic) images

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Capillary hemangioma of endometrium (fig 2B)

Cribriform DCIS of breast - fig 2a: factor VIII staining shows only rare vascular proliferation; 2b: low MIB1 staining

Positive staining - normal

Endothelial cells, megakaryocytes, platelets and mast cells

Positive staining - disease

Vascular tumors