MELAN-A

Melan-A is a marker for melanocytes, often used in diagnosing melanoma. This test helps confirm melanoma and distinguish it from other skin neoplasms.

Also known asIhc - Melan-a Ihc - Melan-a

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
MELAN-A includes 3 parameters

  • Request Letter
  • Additional Communication
  • Melan-a

Test code

Z253K

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Paraffin BlockOthers1 NOS
TissueOthers1 NOS

Specimen stability information

Paraffin Block, Tissue

Collection instructions

Site Of Biopsy Specimen + Clinical Details. Relevant Radiology Findings: X-Ray/Ct/Mri Report Images (Soft Copy). If tissue received, tissue processing will be charged.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Histopath

CPT and Loinc codes

MELAN-A

2700