Immunohistochemistry Glycophorin - A Test
Short Name: IHC Glycophorin-A Test
Also known as: Glycophorin-A IHC test, Glycophorin A immunostaining
Immunohistochemistry Glycophorin - A Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹3,500. Uses Immunohistochemistry on Tumor Tissue samples. Results in 5-7 days from sample receipt. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect glycophorin-A protein expression in tissue samples for diagnosing blood disorders like leukemia, anemia, and AML-M6.
- Test Code
- 998
- Price
- ₹3,500
- Sample Type
- Tumor Tissue
- Result Time
- 5-7 days from sample receipt
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Immunohistochemistry
Sample Collection
Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, site of biopsy, and clinical history.
Method: Biopsy or Surgical Resection
Laboratory Analysis
Biopsy or surgical tissue is collected and preserved in formal-saline or as a formalin-fixed paraffin block.
Report Delivery
Sample is shipped to the laboratory at room temperature for processing.
Timeline: 5-7 days from sample receipt
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect glycophorin-A protein expression in tissue samples for diagnosing blood disorders like leukemia, anemia, and AML-M6.
How to Prepare
- Submit tumor tissue in 10% Formal-saline or Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block
- Ship at room temperature
- Provide a copy of the Histopathology report, site of biopsy, and clinical history
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"This test is essential for diagnosing erythroid-related malignancies like AML-M6 and monitoring treatment response in blood disorders."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Inadequate tissue sample
- Improper fixation
- Missing clinical history or biopsy site information
Understanding Your Results
Positive
Presence of glycophorin-A suggests erythroid lineage cells, seen in conditions like AML-M6 or certain anemias.
Negative
Absence may indicate non-erythroid origin or other disorders; further testing may be needed.
If symptoms of blood disorders persist, worsen, or if test results are abnormal, consult an oncologist or hematologist.
Limitations
- ⚠Test is qualitative and may require correlation with other clinical findings
- ⚠Cannot distinguish between different types of blood disorders definitively
- ⚠False positives or negatives possible due to technical issues
Risks & Considerations
- ●Infection from biopsy procedure
- ●Bleeding or discomfort at biopsy site
- ●Minimal risk from the test itself
Interfering Factors
- ●Improper tissue fixation
- ●Delayed sample processing
- ●Inadequate sample size
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | Immunohistochemistry Glycophorin - A Test | Complete Blood Count (CBC) | Bone Marrow Biopsy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | Immunohistochemistry Glycophorin - A Test | CBC measures blood cell levels, while IHC Glycophorin-A detects specific protein expression on cells. | Biopsy examines bone marrow tissue; IHC Glycophorin-A is an add-on for detailed cell characterization. |
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