Book CK5/6 IHC Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
A strong and reliable marker for diagnosing squamous cell carcinoma in the lung, esophagus, and cervix, helping differentiate between lung cancer subtypes to make personalized treatment decisions for every patient.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Cytokeratin 5/6 (CK5/6)
Immunohistochemistry for Cytokeratin 5/6 (CK5/6) aims to detect these high molecular weight keratins. They are normally expressed in the basal and parabasal layers of stratified squamous epithelium, as well as in transitional epithelium and myoepithelial cells of breast glands. It is a characteristic marker for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and aid...
Service type
Laboratory Tissue Analysis
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis of CK5/6 protein in component analysis
- Interpreting results with knowledge of pathology
- Personal support services from Halak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is a histological sample (biopsy).
- The histological sample must be preserved immediately in 10% formalin to prevent autolysis.
- This analysis is usually requested as part of the lung tumor classification package (with TTF-1, p40, Napsin A) or the triple-negative breast tumor package.
- Identifying the suspected primary tumor site (lung, breast, esophagus, etc.) is essential for accurate interpretation.
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