SMA IHC Smooth Muscle Tumor Test | Lahalak Platform
Precise IHC assay for SMA protein helps differentiate benign and malignant smooth muscle tumors, essential for selecting the correct and most effective treatment plan.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for Smooth Muscle Actin (SMA)
Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays detect the expression of smooth muscle actin (SMA), a fine-filament component of the cell structure in smooth muscle and muscle-forming cells. SMA is a highly sensitive cytoplasmic marker for smooth muscle cells. It is routinely used to confirm the smooth muscle nature of cells in a variety of tumors and conditions,...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue Biopsy)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis to detect smooth muscle actin (SMA) expression in tissue samples.
- Consult with a pathologist and a related specialist (such as an oncologist or gynecologist) to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The analysis does not require the patient to fast, as it is performed on a fixed tissue sample.
- The need for a sufficient tissue sample of the suspected tumor.
- It is often performed as part of a broader diagnostic panel for soft tissue tumors, including markers such as Desmin, h-Caldesmon, CD34, S100 to achieve an accurate differential diagnosis.
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