Book CK19 IHC Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
CK19 helps detect malignant cells in fluids or tissues, making it a valuable tool for diagnosing microscopic metastases in lymph nodes and bone marrow and determining the origin of adenocarcinomas.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for Cytokeratin 19 (CK19)
Immunohistochemistry for CK19 (Cytokeratin 19) aims to detect this specific type of low molecular weight keratin (intermediate filament). CK19 is a highly sensitive marker expressed in most carcinomas, especially Adenocarcinoma, and is widely used in techniques like Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) in breast cancer and in assessing tumor spread to...
Service type
Laboratory Tissue Analysis
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for the detection of CK19 protein in tissue or fluid 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 either tissue (biopsy) or liquid (effusion).
- For optimal results in sentinel lymph nodes, the sample should be identified and processed according to a predefined surgical and pathological protocol.
- The purpose of the analysis (e.g., sentinel node evaluation, diagnosis of unspecified carcinoma) must be clearly stated to select the appropriate interpretive methodology.
- Sequential sections of the tissue mass may be required to locate micrometastases.
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