IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY MELAN-A Test
Cost: AED 500.0
Test Components:
- Price: AED 500.0
Sample Condition:
Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline OR Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy and Clinical history.
Report Delivery:
- Sample: Daily by 6 pm
- Report Block: 5 days
- Tissue Biopsy: 5 days
- Tissue large complex: 7 days
Method:
Immunohistochemistry
Test Type:
Cancer
Doctor:
Oncologist, Pathologist
Test Department:
Pre Test Information:
Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy and Clinical history.
Test Details:
The Melan-A test is an immunohistochemistry test used to detect the presence of Melan-A protein in tissue samples. Melan-A is a protein that is primarily expressed in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin.
The Melan-A test is commonly used in the diagnosis of melanoma, a type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes. It helps to differentiate between melanoma and other types of skin cancers or benign skin lesions.
During the test, a tissue sample is taken from the suspected area of melanoma or other skin lesion. The sample is then processed and embedded in paraffin wax. Thin sections of the tissue are cut and placed on glass slides. These slides are then treated with specific antibodies that bind to the Melan-A protein if it is present in the tissue. The bound antibodies are then visualized using a detection system, usually involving a colored dye, which allows the pathologist to identify the presence and distribution of Melan-A protein in the tissue.
The results of the Melan-A test can help pathologists in confirming a diagnosis of melanoma and determining the extent of the disease. It can also aid in the classification of melanoma subtypes, which can have prognostic and treatment implications.
It is important to note that the Melan-A test is just one of several tests used in the diagnosis of melanoma. Other tests, such as S-100 protein and HMB-45, are often performed in conjunction with Melan-A to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of melanoma.
| Test Name | IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY MELAN-A Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 500.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline OR Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block. Ship at room temperature. Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy and Clinical history. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Block: 5 days Tissue Biopsy: 5 days Tissue large complex : 7 days |
| Method | Immunohistochemistry |
| Test type | Cancer |
| Doctor | Oncologist, Pathologist |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, Site of biopsy and Clinical history. |
| Test Details | The Melan-A test is an immunohistochemistry test used to detect the presence of Melan-A protein in tissue samples. Melan-A is a protein that is primarily expressed in melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin. The Melan-A test is commonly used in the diagnosis of melanoma, a type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes. It helps to differentiate between melanoma and other types of skin cancers or benign skin lesions. During the test, a tissue sample is taken from the suspected area of melanoma or other skin lesion. The sample is then processed and embedded in paraffin wax. Thin sections of the tissue are cut and placed on glass slides. These slides are then treated with specific antibodies that bind to the Melan-A protein if it is present in the tissue. The bound antibodies are then visualized using a detection system, usually involving a colored dye, which allows the pathologist to identify the presence and distribution of Melan-A protein in the tissue. The results of the Melan-A test can help pathologists in confirming a diagnosis of melanoma and determining the extent of the disease. It can also aid in the classification of melanoma subtypes, which can have prognostic and treatment implications. It is important to note that the Melan-A test is just one of several tests used in the diagnosis of melanoma. Other tests, such as S-100 protein and HMB-45, are often performed in conjunction with Melan-A to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of melanoma. |
