Factor VIII IHC Test for Vascular Tumors | Lahalak Platform
Used to assess vascular density within tumors and diagnose vascular-related cancers, providing critical information about tumor behavior and aggressiveness.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Factor VIII
Immunohistochemical assay for coagulation factor VIII (Factor VIII - Related Antigen / von Willebrand Factor - vWF) aims to detect this protein, which is produced and stored in vascular endothelial cells and platelets. It is used as a sensitive and specific marker for identifying and staining endothelial cells in tissues and is an important tool in...
Service type
Histopathology Laboratory Test
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for the detection of Factor VIII (vWF) protein in tissue samples
- Consult a pathologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is a tissue sample (biopsy).
- The biopsy specimen must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin to maintain the integrity of the antigens.
- This analysis is usually requested as part of a package to evaluate blood vessels along with other markers such as CD34 or CD31.
- The purpose of the examination must be clearly defined (diagnosis of a hemangioma, assessment of vascular density in a cancerous tumor).
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