Individual
S100 — Malignant Melanoma
Uses S100 protein, which is found in melanoma cells, to aid in diagnosis and monitoring
4 days
£ 156
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Description
It is used in two main ways: immunohistochemistry to confirm a melanoma diagnosis on a tissue biopsy, where it stains virtually 100% of melanomas positively; and as a serum test, where elevated levels can indicate the presence of metastatic disease and are used as a prognostic marker to monitor treatment effectiveness and predict recurrence
Biomaterial
Venous blood
Preparation
No special preparation required
