PASD Special Stain Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A smart laboratory technique to distinguish between glycogen and other mucinous materials in tissues, enhancing the accuracy of histological diagnosis for liver diseases and metabolic disorders.
Scientific name: Periodic Acid-Schiff with Diastase (PASD) Special Stain
PAS staining with digestion (PASD) is a modification of traditional PAS (periodic acid Schiff) staining. In this method, one of the identical tissue slides is first treated with the enzyme diastase, which selectively breaks down and dissolves glycogen. Both the diastase-treated slide and the untreated slide are then stained with PAS stain. The stai...
Service type
Histopathological examination (Biopsy)
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
As per doctor's instructions
Included Services
- Prepare two identical tissue slides from the sample
- Treat one of the slides with diastase, then stain both slides with PAS stain.
- A detailed microscopic comparison and the issuance of an interpretive report by a pathologist.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- It requires properly processed and well-preserved tissue to maintain glycogen.
- Comparative procedure: The identical slices must be from the same tissue mass to ensure a fair comparison.
- A precise laboratory technique for enzymatic digestion and formulation.
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