Immunohistochemistry -Wilms Tumor (WT-1)
الكيمياء النسيجية المناعية - ورم ويلمز (WT-1)
Sample Type
🧪 Tissue
Results In
⏱ 7-10 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is Immunohistochemistry -Wilms Tumor (WT-1)?
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) WT-1 is a specialized test that uses antibodies to detect the WT-1 protein in tissue samples. This helps identify specific cell types and their characteristics within the tissue.
Why is this test important?
This test is primarily used to diagnose Wilms tumor, a type of kidney cancer that mainly affects children. It helps differentiate Wilms tumor from other kidney tumors or small round blue cell tumors, guiding appropriate treatment decisions.
How to Prepare
No special preparation required for the patient directly, as the sample is a tissue biopsy obtained by a medical procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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