TTF-1 IHC Test for Lung Tumors | Lahalak Platform
Accurate TTF-1 testing determines if a tumor originated in the lung or thyroid, vital for guiding correct treatment and managing metastatic disease effectively.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: TTF-1
Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays detect the nuclear expression of the transcription factor TTF-1 (Thyroid Transcription Factor-1), also known as NKX2-1. This protein is naturally expressed in the nuclei of lung epithelial cells (type II alveolar cells and renal cells) and in thyroid follicular cells. It is primarily used as a marker for non-small c...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue Biopsy)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis to detect nuclear expression of the TTF-1 protein in tumor tissue samples.
- Consult with a pathologist, oncologist, or endocrinologist 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 tumor (biopsy or excision).
- Ordering the analysis as part of an idiopathic metastasis diagnosis package or a lung cancer diagnosis package is standard clinical practice to achieve maximum diagnostic benefit.
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