BIOPSY NERVE WITH SPECIAL STAINS Test
Test Cost: AED 750.0
Symptoms Diagnosis
Test Components: Tissue in 2% Glutaraldehyde (CIDEX)
Sample Condition: Tissue
Report Delivery: 10 days
Method: HISTO PATHOLOGY
Test Type: Genetics
Doctor: General Physician
Test Department:
Pre Test Information: BIOPSY NERVE WITH SPECIAL STAINS can be done with a doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planning to travel abroad.
Test Details
Biopsy of a nerve with special stains involves the collection of a small tissue sample from a nerve for further examination under a microscope. Special stains are then used to highlight specific structures or substances within the nerve tissue.
Special stains commonly used in nerve biopsies include:
- Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain: This is a routine stain that helps visualize the overall structure and cellular components of the nerve tissue. It highlights cell nuclei in blue-purple (hematoxylin) and cytoplasm in pink (eosin).
- Luxol fast blue (LFB) stain: This stain is used to identify myelin, a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers. Myelin appears blue in color, allowing for the visualization of nerve fiber tracts and their myelin sheaths.
- Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain: PAS stain helps identify glycogen, mucin, and other carbohydrates in nerve tissue. It can be useful in diagnosing certain nerve disorders, such as amyloidosis.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): This technique involves using specific antibodies that bind to certain proteins or molecules of interest within the nerve tissue. It helps identify specific cell types, markers, or pathological changes associated with various nerve diseases.
By using these special stains, pathologists can gain a better understanding of the structure, composition, and abnormalities present in the nerve tissue. This information can aid in the diagnosis and management of nerve disorders, such as neuropathies, nerve tumors, or inflammatory conditions.
Test Name | BIOPSY NERVE WITH SPECIAL STAINS Test |
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Components | Tissue in 2% Glutaraldehyde (CIDEX) |
Price | 750.0 AED |
Sample Condition | Tissue |
Report Delivery | 10 days |
Method | HISTO PATHOLOGY |
Test type | Genetics |
Doctor | General Physician |
Test Department: | |
Pre Test Information | BIOPSY NERVE WITH SPECIAL STAINS can be done with a Doctors prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planing to travel abroad. |
Test Details |
Biopsy of a nerve with special stains involves the collection of a small tissue sample from a nerve for further examination under a microscope. Special stains are then used to highlight specific structures or substances within the nerve tissue. Special stains commonly used in nerve biopsies include: 1. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain: This is a routine stain that helps visualize the overall structure and cellular components of the nerve tissue. It highlights cell nuclei in blue-purple (hematoxylin) and cytoplasm in pink (eosin). 2. Luxol fast blue (LFB) stain: This stain is used to identify myelin, a fatty substance that insulates nerve fibers. Myelin appears blue in color, allowing for the visualization of nerve fiber tracts and their myelin sheaths. 3. Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain: PAS stain helps identify glycogen, mucin, and other carbohydrates in nerve tissue. It can be useful in diagnosing certain nerve disorders, such as amyloidosis. 4. Immunohistochemistry (IHC): This technique involves using specific antibodies that bind to certain proteins or molecules of interest within the nerve tissue. It helps identify specific cell types, markers, or pathological changes associated with various nerve diseases. By using these special stains, pathologists can gain a better understanding of the structure, composition, and abnormalities present in the nerve tissue. This information can aid in the diagnosis and management of nerve disorders, such as neuropathies, nerve tumors, or inflammatory conditions. |