Book Desmin IHC Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
This analysis helps identify the origin of suspicious muscle tissue tumors, ensuring an accurate diagnosis that guides surgeons and physicians toward optimal treatment.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Desmin
Immunohistochemistry for Desmin aims to detect this intermediate filament protein, a major component of muscle fibers. Desmin is a highly specific marker for muscle differentiation, being expressed in smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and in tumors derived from these tissues (e.g., leiomyoma, rhabdomyosarcoma).
Service type
Histopathology Laboratory Test
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for the detection of Desmin protein in tissue samples
- Consultation on interpreting results with a pathologist
- Personal support services from Lehlek
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is a tissue sample (biopsy).
- The biopsy sample must be preserved immediately in 10% formalin.
- This analysis is usually ordered as part of a soft tissue tumor package that includes other markers such as SMA, CD34, S100, and specific markers as determined by the differential diagnosis.
- Determining the patient's age and tumor location is essential for accurate interpretation (e.g., a tumor in an adult uterus vs. a mass in a child's head).
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