Uroplakin IHC Test for Urinary Tumors | Lahalak Platform
Specialized Uroplakin analysis to identify tumor origins within the urinary tract lining, assisting physicians in choosing the most appropriate and effective treatment options.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Uroplakin
Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays detect the expression of uroplakin proteins, a family of integral membrane proteins specific to transitional (epithelial) cells exclusive to the urinary tract. They are found primarily in the surface epithelial cells of the bladder and ureters. Uroplakin, particularly UPIII, is a highly specific histological marker...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue Biopsy)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to detect the expression of uroblakin protein in tumor tissue samples.
- Consult with a pathologist and a urologist 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.
- It is necessary to have a sufficient tissue sample of the suspected tumor (bladder biopsy or metastasis).
- It is often requested in a specialized context (such as the diagnosis of metastases) and not as part of the routine initial panel for local bladder tumors.
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