Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament

Available viaHome Collection
GenderMale & Female
Contains33 parameters
Earliest reports in4 Working Days
PreparationNo preparation needed

Overview of Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament in Palakkad

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

Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament includes 33 parameters

  • 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)

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

SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Paraffin BlockOthers100 MG
TissueOthers10

Specimen stability information

Tissue

Collection instructions

Site of biopsy, Clinical details & Primary Histopathology Report.

Nerve Biopsy with Neurofilament

₹2500

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