MSA Muscle Tumor IHC Test | Lahalak Platform
A fundamental analysis for detecting and accurately classifying tumors of muscular origin, supporting correct clinical treatment decisions based on the specific cell types within the tumor.
Scientific name: Muscle Specific Actin (MSA) Test
The muscle-specific actin immunohistochemistry (MSA) assay aims to detect actin isoforms found in striated, smooth, and cardiac muscle cells. It uses cocktails of antibodies (such as HHF35) that recognize these muscle actins. MSA is a highly sensitive marker of myogenesis, making it a useful tool for identifying tumors arising from muscle cells in...
Service type
Laboratory test (Tissue)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for detecting muscle-specific actin (MSA) in tissue samples
- Consult a pathologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is a tissue sample (biopsy).
- The biopsy sample must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin.
- This analysis is usually requested as part of the first step in evaluating suspected soft tissue tumors or uterine tumors.
- It is often requested as part of a package for spindle cell or myoma tumors, with complementary markers such as Desmin, SMA, and skeletal muscle-specific markers (Myogenin, MyoD1) if needed.
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