Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament
Overview of Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament in Panchkula
What is a nerve biopsy with neurofilament test?
A nerve biopsy with neurofilament testing involves extracting a small piece of nerve tissue, usually from the sural nerve, to analyze the structure and presence of neurofilaments. It helps diagnose neuropathies and neurodegenerative conditions.
When is a nerve biopsy with neurofilament recommended?
It is recommended when patients exhibit unexplained peripheral neuropathy, progressive muscle weakness, or suspected demyelinating or axonal neuropathies.
How is the nerve biopsy conducted?
A small incision is made to extract the nerve tissue, which is then analyzed using immunohistochemistry or other staining techniques to detect neurofilaments.
What do the results indicate?
Abnormal results: Suggest axonal degeneration, demyelination, or nerve inflammation.
Normal results: Indicate the absence of significant nerve damage.
Test included
- Microscopy
- 1) Number Of Fascicles
- 2) Epineurium
- - Fibrosis
- - Oedema
- - Inflammation
- 3) Interfascicular Connective Tissue
- - Fibrosis
- - Blood Vessel Changes
- - Vasculitis
- 4) Perineurium
- - Inflammation
- - Oedema
- 5) Endoneurium
- - Oedema
- 6) Myelin Loss
- - Demyelination
- 7) Axon Loss
- - Severity Of Loss
- Kb Stain For Myelin
- Gbs - Bielchowosky For Axon
- Fite Ferraco Stain
- Diagnosis
- Comments
- Request Letter
- Additional Communication
- Clinical Findings
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Specimen
- Gross
- Request Letter
- Additional Communication
- Neurofilament (2f11)
Doctor information
Test code
1532K
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Histopath
Turn around time
4 Working Days
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Paraffin Block | Others | 100 MG |
| Tissue | Others | 10 |
Specimen stability information
Tissue
Collection instructions
Site of biopsy, Clinical details & Primary Histopathology Report.
Package price
₹2500
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