Calretinin Mesothelioma Test | Lahalak Platform
A vital histological test to differentiate between chest and abdominal lining cancers, where detecting calretinin protein provides a precise answer about the tumor type to determine the appropriate treatment plan.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Calretinin Test
Immunohistochemistry is used to detect the expression of calretinin, a calcium-binding protein found in mesothelial cells and, in some areas, nerve cells. It is a key positive diagnostic marker for both normal and malignant mesothelial cells (mesothelial tumors), and a negative marker for adenocarcinomas that resemble them, particularly in pleural...
Service type
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Test
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to detect Calretinin protein expression in tissue or cellular samples using IHC technology.
- Consult a pathologist or cytologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- It requires the presentation of a tissue block (paraffin block) or a cell slide (smear) prepared from the effusion sample or tissue biopsy.
- It is necessary to attach the initial cytological or histological report with complete information on the location of the sample and the history of occupational exposure, if any.
- The test does not require the patient to fast, as it is based on a tissue sample or fluid that has been taken previously.
- The expected time for issuing the report ranges from 3 to 7 working days.
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