Vimentin IHC Test for Mesenchymal Tumors | Lahalak
Vimentin protein analysis to classify tumors of connective tissue origin, facilitating the differentiation between sarcomas and other cancers to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Vimentin
Immunohistochemical (IHC) assays reveal the expression of vimentin, a type III intermediate filamentary protein that forms part of the cell structure in a wide range of non-epithelial cells. Vimentin is expressed in mesenchymal (stromal) cells such as fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, and immune cells, and in some epithelial cell...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue Biopsy)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- A detailed analysis to detect vimentin protein expression in tumor tissue samples.
- Consult a pathologist specializing in soft tissue tumors or general diagnosis 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 from the tumor.
- It is very commonly requested as part of the basic "carcinoma/sarcoma differentiation package," which usually includes Vimentin and at least one epithelial marker such as pancytokeratin (AE1/AE3) or EMA.
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