CD8 Immune Response Test | Lahalak Platform
A specialized package assessing the body's cellular immune response to fight infection and cancer, also used in diagnosing autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry (IHC): CD8
This diagnostic package, based on immunohistochemistry, includes the examination of a range of markers to evaluate and differentiate T cell subsets, particularly cytotoxic/suppressor T cells. The package primarily involves the examination of CD8, a membrane protein complex that acts as a co-receptor on the surface of these cells, along with essenti...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tumor Markers)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- CD8 primary marker testing to identify cytotoxic/suppressive T cells.
- CD3 T-cell marker test.
- CD4 complementary marker testing to assess cellular balance (CD4/CD8 ratio).
- Consult a pathologist or immunologist to interpret the overall results.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- It requires the submission of a complete tissue block (paraffin block) of the biopsy specimen.
- It is necessary to attach the suspected clinical diagnosis (infection, inflammation, tumor) and the location of the sample.
- The patient does not need to fast, as the sample is tissue-based.
- The completion time ranges from 5 to 10 working days.
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