H-Caldesmon IHC Test for Muscle Tumors | Lahalak
Helps accurately differentiate between smooth muscle tumors and gastrointestinal tumors, guiding the most appropriate surgical or pharmacological treatment.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: H-Caldesmon
Immunohistochemical assay for H-Caldesmon (Heavy-Caldesmon) aims to detect this protein, which binds to actin and actomyosin in differentiated smooth muscle cells. It is a highly specific marker of smooth muscle differentiation, as it is expressed in blood vessels, the uterus, the gastrointestinal tract, and tumors arising from them (such as benign...
Service type
Histopathology Laboratory Test
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for the detection of H-Caldesmon 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 tissue (biopsy or excision).
- The tissue sample must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin.
- This analysis is requested almost routinely when a leiomyoma or GIST is suspected, usually as part of a diagnostic package that includes SMA, Desmin, CD117 (KIT), DOG-1.
- Determining the location of the tumor (uterus, stomach, intestines, soft tissue) is essential for interpretation.
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