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Block for IHC

Parameters1 tested
SampleTissue / Slides
FastingNot required
Report in3-5 days

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 3-5 days

About this test

This is a lab service charge for preparing a tissue block for immunohistochemistry (IHC). IHC uses special antibody stains on tissue sections to identify the exact type of tumour or disease.

Why is this test done?

  • Prepare tissue for IHC staining ordered by your doctor or pathologist
  • Helps confirm cancer type and guide treatment

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Symptoms your doctor wants to look into
  • A known condition that needs regular monitoring
  • Family history of a related illness
  • Before starting or changing a treatment

Normal range

Normal values for Block for IHC depend on your age, sex and the testing method. Your report shows the reference range used by our lab next to your result, and our pathologist marks anything outside it.

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Sample from your doctor

    The tissue or slide is collected by your doctor and sent to our lab for examination.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 3-5 days after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a tissue / slides sample. No special preparation needed.

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