PD-L1 SP263 Ventana
PD-L1 (SP263) is used to assess the expression of the PD-L1 protein in tumor cells, helping to predict the effectiveness of PD-1 inhibitors in immunotherapy, especially in lung cancer.
PD-L1 SP263 Ventana Test in Mangaluru Overview
What is PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test?
PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test detects PD-L1 protein in people diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. If the PD-L1 protein is present, it indicates that the patient may benefit from immunotherapy drugs.
Why consider PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test?
The PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test is used to test for the PD-L1 protein in people with non-small cell lung cancer to help determine if they are eligible for a specific therapy to treat their cancer.
Who should get this PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test?
PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test is recommended by clinicians for
- Patients with newly diagnosed advanced or recurrent NSCLC as part of baseline biomarker workup, especially when no targetable driver mutation is found.
- Patients being considered for first‑line or subsequent‑line PD‑1/PD‑L1 therapies where PD‑L1 tumor proportion score informs regimen choice and likelihood of response.
More Information about PDL1 (SP 263) Ventana test
PD‑L1 is a transmembrane glycoprotein induced by inflammatory signals like interferon‑γ and often overexpressed by tumors to evade immune attack. High PD L1 expression in tumors is a key biomarker used to select patients for PD 1/PD L1 inhibitors, which can produce durable responses in several cancers including NSCLC. Therapeutic strategies include antibody blockade and approaches that modulate PD L1 expression or degradation to enhance anti tumor immunity.
Other Names: PD‑L1 IHC, SP263; Ventana PD‑L1 (SP263) Assay; PD‑L1 (SP263) by IHC; PD‑L1 testing (Ventana platform).
No special preparations needed
- Request Letter
- Clinical Data
- Specimen Type
- Gross Appearance
- Impression
- Microscopy
- Comment
- Addendum
- Reference
- Note
Test code
308AR00
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Paraffin Block | Others | 2 NOS |
| Slides | Slider Mail Box | 2 NOS |
Specimen stability information
Paraffin Block, Slides
Collection instructions
Site Of Specimen/Clinical Detail/Primary Histopath Report.Mandatory If Tissue Received ,Tissue Processing Will Be Charged.
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 18:30
Turn around time
3 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Coe Cytology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹5500
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