IgM Immunohistochemistry Test | Lahalak Platform
An auxiliary analysis for diagnosing kidney and immune disorders by identifying IgM deposits, providing precise information on nephropathy types and supporting accurate clinical treatment decisions.
Scientific name: IgM Immunohistochemistry Test
Immunohistochemical (IHC) assay for immunoglobulin M (IgM) aims to detect the presence and distribution of this type of antibody in tissue samples. It is primarily used as part of an immunological panel to evaluate kidney diseases (nephropathies) such as membranous proliferative nephropathy (MPGN) and some forms of immune-mediated nephritis. It may...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A precise analysis of immunoglobulin deposits (IGM) in kidney tissue samples
- Consult a pathologist or nephrologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required for tissue examination.
- The kidney biopsy specimen must be stored immediately in a suitable fixative solution (usually formalin or special solutions for immunoassays).
- This analysis is routinely requested as part of the standard immunological panel for kidney biopsies, which also includes IgG, IgA, C3, C1q, kappa and lambda (for light chains).
- It is rarely requested as a standalone test; its diagnostic value lies in the context of other immunological markers.
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