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450 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Immunohistochemistry Calretinin Test in UAE | 450 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary and Core Metrics
99.9 percent diagnostic sensitivity via ISO-accredited immunohistochemistry processing. Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval with ISO-certified cold-chain logistics. Direct insurance billing verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731. Telephonic post-test clinical guidance included. This Calretinin IHC test at 450 AED is performed on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks under DHA facility license 1143, delivering definitive mesothelial and ovarian stromal tumor differentiation within five working days.
Test Overview and Methodology
Calretinin immunohistochemistry is a specialized tissue stain used to differentiate mesothelioma from adenocarcinoma and to identify ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors. Our UAE-based ISO 9001:2015 laboratory provides rapid five-day reporting on FFPE blocks, priced at 450 AED, fully aligned with DHA clinical guidelines. The assay employs a highly specific monoclonal Calretinin clone on fully automated Ventana and Roche platforms with digital pathology correlation, ensuring 99.9 percent diagnostic sensitivity. Each result is interpreted within the complete histomorphological and clinical context by a DHA-licensed specialist.
| Feature | Our Test DHA Licensed Reference | Closest Alternative Generic IHC |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Precision | 99.9 percent sensitivity via automated monoclonal Calretinin clone ISO validated | Approximately 95 to 97 percent with manual reading limited antibody validation |
| Methodology | Full automated IHC on Ventana and Roche platforms with digital pathology correlation | Manual or semi automated staining no digital integration |
| Turnaround FFPE Block | Five working days urgent reporting available | Seven to ten days no expedite option |
| Clinical Support | Free telephonic interpretation by DHA licensed oncopathologist | Report only no consult |
| Specimen Retrieval | Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval with ISO cold chain | Clinic visit required |
Physician Insight and Safety Protocols
Calretinin positivity is a sensitive mesothelial marker but it must be correlated with full histomorphology and clinical history. Relying on a single stain without integration risks misdiagnosis and inappropriate therapy. The complete clinical picture including imaging and additional immunohistochemical markers must guide all treatment decisions. Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology, DHA registration ID 61713011.
Clinical Advisory on Test Interpretation
Interpretation Guidance
A positive Calretinin stain alone does not confirm mesothelioma or ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor. False positives can occur in certain adenocarcinomas. Your oncologist or pathologist will integrate this result with imaging clinical history and a panel of additional immunohistochemical markers to reach a definitive diagnosis. Do not alter or discontinue any prescribed medication based solely on this test result. All treatment decisions require direct consultation with your treating physician.
Exclusion Criteria and Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion: Patients who have not undergone a diagnostic biopsy or those with uncorrected coagulopathy contraindicating tissue sampling.
- Exclusion: Incomplete or inadequate FFPE block submitted without a contemporaneous histopathology report.
- Emergency Red Flag: New onset severe chest pain rapidly progressive shortness of breath or massive pleural effusion proceed directly to the emergency department.
- Emergency Red Flag: Signs of acute abdomen unexplained weight loss exceeding 10 percent in one month combined with imaging findings urgent oncology evaluation required do not wait for the IHC report.
Patient FAQ and Clinical Guidance
1. What is the Calretinin IHC test used for
Calretinin immunohistochemistry helps distinguish mesothelioma from adenocarcinoma and identifies ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors in tissue samples. It is a first-line immunostain ordered by oncologists and surgical pathologists when mesothelial or granulosa cell differentiation is suspected. The test uses a highly specific monoclonal antibody on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue with results interpreted within the full clinical and morphological context.
2. How should I prepare for the Calretinin IHC test
No patient preparation is needed. Your doctor will arrange the tissue biopsy and provide a histopathology report. Our team retrieves the FFPE block or formalin-fixed sample using Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval protocols ensuring sample integrity from collection to laboratory.
3. What do positive Calretinin results mean
Positive Calretinin staining suggests mesothelial origin or granulosa cell tumor but final diagnosis requires full pathology correlation. False positives can occur with some adenocarcinomas therefore a panel of markers is often used. Your oncologist will integrate this result with imaging clinical history and additional immunohistochemical stains to reach a definitive diagnosis.
4. How long does it take to get results
Results are available within five working days from receipt of the FFPE block at our laboratory. Urgent reporting can be arranged upon request. Your referring physician will receive the full histopathology report including interpretation and clinicopathological correlation.
UAE Regulatory and Data Privacy Adherence
DNA Labs UAE operates under DHA Facility License Number 1143 and complies fully with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection PDPL ensuring all patient data is collected processed and stored with explicit consent and strict confidentiality. Our laboratory information systems adhere to Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields guaranteeing secure handling of electronic health records and diagnostic data. Clinical testing safety and patient consent protocols follow Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. All immunohistochemistry procedures are performed in our ISO 9001:2015 certified laboratory located at Premises 105 Floor 1 Building 33 Dubai Healthcare City Dubai UAE.
Clinical and Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Immunohistochemistry Calretinin Test |
| Price AED | 450 |
| Turnaround Time | 5 Working Days |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded FFPE Tissue Block – Secure Medical Courier Solid Tissue Specimen Retrieval |
| Methodology Used | Automated Immunohistochemistry IHC on Ventana and Roche Platforms with Digital Pathology Correlation |
| ICD-10-CM Code | C45.9, D39.1 |
| LOINC Code | 94477-9 |
| DHA Facility License and Laboratory Address | DHA License 1143 | DNA Labs UAE | Premises 105 Floor 1 Building 33 Dubai Healthcare City Dubai UAE |
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