| TEST NAME | Desmin IHC (IHC-1020) | |
| SECTION | Histopathology | |
| SPECIMENS | Fixed Tissue, Tissue Block, Unstained Slide | |
| SPECIES | All | |
| PRICING | $31.00 | |
| SAMPLE CONTAINER | Rigid Slide Holder, Spill Proof Container | |
| SHIPPING PRESERVE | 10% (NBF) Formalin | |
| DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
| ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 2-3 Days | |
| TEST COMMENTS | Desmin is an intermediate filament protein (53 kDa) expressed in all striated muscle cells and most smooth muscle cells. In the developing striated muscle cells it replaces vimentin, linked to the Z-disc. In the smooth muscle cells desmin is associated with cytoplasmic dense bodies and subplasmalemmal dense plaques. In myofibroblasts and vascular smooth muscle cells desmin is co-expressed with vimentin. Desmin is detected in most tumours of myogenic origin. | |
| PROCEDURES | Immunohistochemistry | |
| DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit is recommended | |
| SECTION GROUP | Immunohistochemistry |