Inhibin IHC Tumor Marker Test | Lahalak Platform
Specialized analysis for accurate classification of ovarian and testicular tumors. Inhibin helps differentiate reproductive tumors from others, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate specialized treatment.
Scientific name: Inhibin Immunohistochemistry Test
Immunohistochemical (IHC) testing for inhibin aims to detect this protein hormone, which is naturally produced by granulosa cells in the ovary and Sertoli cells in the testis. It is a highly sensitive and specific marker for tumors arising from these cells, such as granulosa cell tumors in the ovary and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors in the ovary and t...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis to detect inhibin hormone in ovarian, testicular, or other tissue samples
- Consult a pathologist specializing in gynecology or endocrinology to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is tissue (biopsy or surgical excision).
- The tissue sample must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin.
- This analysis is routinely requested when a sex cord-type ovarian or testicular tumor is suspected, or when the type of tumor is unclear.
- It is often requested as part of a diagnostic package for ovarian tumors that also includes Calretinin, WT1, CK7, and EMA.
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