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Histology tests in Dubai & UAE

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450.00–15,600.00 AED

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Histology diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-2013
Immunohistochemistry E-Cadherin (ECAD) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of the E-Cadherin protein in tissue samples to aid in cancer diagnosis and risk assessment.

FFPE tissue block or biopsy slides (archival) 5–7 business days 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["E-Cadherin protein expression", "Protein loss in tissue"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "No medication changes needed"]
Indications
["Differentiation of lobular vs. ductal breast carcinoma", "Identification of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer risk", "Assessment of protein loss in tissue"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 21922-0 ICD-10: C50.9, C16.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of the E-Cadherin protein in tissue samples to aid in cancer diagnosis and risk assessment.
TEST-2018
Immunohistochemistry FSH Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) protein within tumor tissue samples.

Archival Tissue Specimen (FFPE tissue block or fresh tumor in formalin) 5 business days (standard block), 7 business days (large complex cases) 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) protein expression", "Tumor cellular characteristics"]
Parameters
[{"name": "FSH Expression", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["No special patient preparation is needed.", "Clinician coordinates tumor tissue submission with complete histopathology report and clinical history."]
Indications
["Diagnosis and classification of pituitary neoplasms", "Diagnosis and classification of ovarian neoplasms", "Diagnosis and classification of testicular neoplasms", "Distinguishing morphologically similar tumor subtypes"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 30061-3 ICD-10: D35.2, C56.9, C62.90
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) protein within tumor tissue samples.
TEST-2022
Immunohistochemistry GATA-3 Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of the GATA-3 protein in tumor tissue samples.

FFPE tissue block or biopsy tissue in 10% formalin 5–7 working days from specimen receipt 600.00 AED
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What it measures
["GATA binding protein 3 expression"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Provide histopathology report", "Provide biopsy site details", "Provide clinical history"]
Indications
["Classification of breast carcinoma", "Classification of urothelial carcinoma", "Distinguishing primary tumor origins"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 104217-0 ICD-10: C50.9, C67.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of the GATA-3 protein in tumor tissue samples.
TEST-1895
Immunohistochemistry Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates tumor tissue for the presence of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) to confirm astrocytic differentiation.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Block / Archival Solid Tissue Specimen 5 Days (FFPE Block) / 5 Days (Tissue Biopsy) / 7 Days (Large Complex Tissue) 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) expression", "Astrocytic differentiation"]
Parameters
[{"name": "GFAP Expression", "reference_range": "Positive/Negative"}]
Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected primary brain tumor", "Differentiation of glial vs. non-glial CNS lesions", "Tumor subtyping for targeted therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94474-4 ICD-10: C71.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates tumor tissue for the presence of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) to confirm astrocytic differentiation.
TEST-1785
Immunohistochemistry Glycophorin A (GPA) Test

This test identifies the presence of Glycophorin A protein in tissue samples to determine erythroid lineage.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Blocks or Slides 5 working days (blocks), 7 working days (complex tissue) 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["Glycophorin A protein expression"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Submit formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block or tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin.", "Include histopathology report, biopsy site details, and clinical history."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia", "Diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndromes", "Diagnosis of lymphoma", "Equivocal morphology for erythroid differentiation"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 40876-0 ICD-10: C92.0, C94.0, D46.9
Clinical summary
This test identifies the presence of Glycophorin A protein in tissue samples to determine erythroid lineage.
TEST-2032
Immunohistochemistry Glypican-3 (GPC3) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of the Glypican-3 (GPC3) protein in tumor tissue samples.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Block 5–7 Working Days 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["Glypican-3 (GPC3) protein expression"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["Provide original Histopathology report", "Provide exact site of biopsy", "Provide detailed clinical history"]
Indications
["Suspicious liver mass identified on imaging", "Pathological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)", "Differential diagnosis of liver tumors"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94218-3 ICD-10: C22.0
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence and expression level of the Glypican-3 (GPC3) protein in tumor tissue samples.
TEST-2041
Immunohistochemistry Inhibin Test

This test evaluates the presence and level of inhibin protein expression within tumor tissue samples.

FFPE Tissue Block / Biopsy Slides (Archival) 5–7 working days 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["Inhibin protein expression", "Immunoreactivity in tumor tissue"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special patient preparation required", "Ensure biopsy tissue is fixed in 10% formalin"]
Indications
["Evaluation of ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors", "Evaluation of adrenal cortical neoplasms", "Differential diagnosis of inhibin-secreting malignancies"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94495-7 ICD-10: C56.9, D44.1
Clinical summary
This test evaluates the presence and level of inhibin protein expression within tumor tissue samples.
TEST-2060
Immunohistochemistry Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (NSCC) Panel Test

This test identifies key protein markers (ALK, ROS1, PD-L1, EGFR) in lung tumour tissue using immunohistochemistry to guide targeted therapy.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tumour Tissue Block or Archival Surgical Pathology Cuts FFPE Block: 5 days; Large complex tissue: 7 days 2,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["ALK protein expression", "ROS1 protein expression", "PD-L1 protein expression", "EGFR protein expression"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting is needed", "Provide original histopathology report, biopsy site details, and complete clinical history"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)", "Guiding targeted therapy selection for NSCLC"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 104282-4 ICD-10: C34.90
Clinical summary
This test identifies key protein markers (ALK, ROS1, PD-L1, EGFR) in lung tumour tissue using immunohistochemistry to guide targeted therapy.
TEST-2031
Immunohistochemistry Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) within tumor tissue samples.

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or slides. Archival tissue specimen. 5–7 business days (block/tissue); daily processing until 6 PM 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["Luteinizing Hormone (LH) protein expression", "Cellular localization of LH"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Differentiation of neuroendocrine and reproductive neoplasms", "Guiding targeted therapy in pituitary adenomas", "Diagnosis of gonadal stromal tumors", "Evaluation of LH-secreting lesions"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 69023-4 ICD-10: C75.1
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) within tumor tissue samples.
TEST-1914
Immunohistochemistry Melan-A (MART-1) Test

This test detects the presence of the Melan-A protein in tissue samples to help confirm a diagnosis of melanoma.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tumor Block or Tissue Sections 5–7 days 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["Melan-A protein expression", "Melanocytic lineage"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Diagnostic Sensitivity", "reference_range": "85–97% (Superior for epithelioid melanoma)"}, {"name": "Methodology", "reference_range": "Automated IHC Platform with polymer-based detection"}, {"name": "Antibody Clone", "reference_range": "A103 / M2-7C10"}]
Preparation
["No patient preparation required"]
Indications
["Confirmation of melanoma diagnosis", "Differentiation from non-melanocytic malignancies", "Guiding targeted immunotherapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94836-4 ICD-10: C43.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence of the Melan-A protein in tissue samples to help confirm a diagnosis of melanoma.
TEST-2237
Immunohistochemistry Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Panel Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of mismatch repair (MMR) proteins (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) via immunohistochemistry and determines microsatellite instability status u...

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Block / Biopsy Slides 5–7 working days 1,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Mismatch Repair (MMR) protein expression (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2)", "Microsatellite Instability (MSI) status"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required.", "No medication changes required."]
Indications
["Lynch syndrome screening", "Colorectal cancer prognosis", "Endometrial cancer prognosis", "Immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1) eligibility assessment"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 81695-1 ICD-10: C18.9, Z80.3
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of mismatch repair (MMR) proteins (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) via immunohistochemistry and determines microsatellite instability status using PCR.
TEST-2065
Immunohistochemistry Neuroendocrine Tumor Panel Test

This test evaluates formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples using immunohistochemistry to identify specific protein markers characteristic of neuroendocrine tumors.

Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Block / Unstained Slides 5–7 working days from tissue receipt 1,000.00 AED
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What it measures
["Chromogranin A", "Synaptophysin", "CD56", "Ki-67", "Hormonal Markers"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Chromogranin A", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Synaptophysin", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "CD56", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Ki-67", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Hormonal Markers", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your physician.", "Inform your doctor about all current treatments before biopsy."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of suspected neuroendocrine tumors", "Grading of known neuroendocrine tumors", "Identification of therapeutic targets"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 55153-3 ICD-10: C7A.00
Clinical summary
This test evaluates formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples using immunohistochemistry to identify specific protein markers characteristic of neuroendocrine tumors.
TEST-2039
Immunohistochemistry OCT‑2 Test

This test detects the presence and expression level of the OCT‑2 transcription factor in FFPE tumor tissue.

Formalin‑Fixed Paraffin‑Embedded (FFPE) Tissue Block or Biopsy Slides (Archival) 5–7 Business Days (block/complex) 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["OCT‑2 (POU2F2) transcription factor expression"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation is required from the patient.", "Laboratory must receive a copy of the original histopathology report, exact biopsy site, and full clinical history."]
Indications
["Lymphoma subclassification", "Guiding targeted therapy selection"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 21757-8 ICD-10: C83.3, C85.9
Clinical summary
This test detects the presence and expression level of the OCT‑2 transcription factor in FFPE tumor tissue.
TEST-2044
Immunohistochemistry p16 Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of the p16 INK4a protein in tumor tissue.

FFPE Tissue Block / Biopsy Slides 5–7 working days (Standard FFPE: 5 days; Complex Tissue: 7 days) 450.00 AED
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What it measures
["p16 INK4a protein expression", "High-risk HPV-related cancer risk"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No specific dietary or medication preparation is needed.", "Provide complete clinical history and prior imaging or pathology reports."]
Indications
["Diagnosis and risk stratification of HPV-related squamous cell carcinomas", "Guiding treatment decisions for cervical, oropharyngeal, and other cancers"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 71430-6 ICD-10: C53, C09, C10
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the expression of the p16 INK4a protein in tumor tissue.
TEST-2077
Immunohistochemistry PAX‑5 Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of the PAX-5 protein in tissue samples to determine B-cell lineage.

FFPE Tissue Block / Archival Solid Tissue Specimen 5–7 business days 550.00 AED
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What it measures
["PAX-5 protein expression", "B-cell lineage"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Lymphoma classification", "Leukemia classification", "B-cell lineage confirmation"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 104594-9 ICD-10: C85.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the presence of the PAX-5 protein in tissue samples to determine B-cell lineage.

Category overview

Histology: overview

Gaining clarity at the microscopic level is a critical step in accurately identifying the root causes of underlying health concerns. At DNA Labs UAE, our Histology services provide meticulous tissue examinations using advanced staining techniques and high-resolution microscopy. This in-depth histological testing in the UAE equips your healthcare provider with the precise structural details necessary to guide their clinical decision-making and patient care. As one of the most respected diagnostic labs in Dubai/UAE, we are dedicated to providing fast, pinpoint-accurate turnaround times while safeguarding your sensitive health information with strict confidentiality. Move forward with confidence. Explore our histology diagnostic services, coordinate a sample collection with your physician, or contact our specialists for more information.

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