CD68

Immune System · Phagocytosis & Oxidative Killing

What does it mean when a tissue test describes CD68-positive cells?

CD68 encodes a protein commonly found in monocytes and macrophages, including their internal digestive compartments. Tissue staining measures protein expression in cells and is different from testing the CD68 DNA sequence.

Common Gene Name: CD68 molecule
NCBI Gene ID: 968
Chromosome: 17

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 968

Explore supporting evidence (0 records)

No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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