Synaptophysin IHC Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
A specialized laboratory test to detect neuroendocrine tumors throughout the body, helping confirm accurate diagnosis for these rare and complex cases to begin treatment.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Synaptophysin
An immunodiagnostic package based on immunohistochemical (IHC) technology for the detection of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). The package focuses primarily on measuring the expression of Synaptophysin, a vesicular membrane protein found in the synaptic vesicles of neurons and endocrine cells, making it a highly sensitive marker for these tumors. The...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Synaptophysin expression test, a sensitive marker for neuroendocrine tumors.
- Examination of Chromogranin A expression, a characteristic marker of neuroendocrine tumors.
- Checking for the CD56 (NCAM) marker as an auxiliary supplementary marker.
- Consult a pathologist specializing in endocrine tumors for a comprehensive interpretation of the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- It requires the submission of a complete tissue block (paraffin block) from the suspected tumor biopsy.
- The need to include the precise location of the sample and the initial histological diagnosis.
- There is no need to fast, as it is a test on a tissue sample.
- Expected duration: 5 to 10 working days.
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