Breast Immunohistochemistry
Facility Name:
Aimpath Diagnostic & Research Center (Histopathology Hub)
City Area and State: Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Availability: Monday - Friday
Office opens: 8:00 am
Office closes: 6:00 pm
Weekend Schedule: Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Address:
The White House, Beside Thel park, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Main Gate, Alakahia Junction, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Facility Category: Diagnostic Center
Closest Landmark: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Main Gate, Alakahia Junction, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Email: aimpathdiagnostic@gmail.com
Breast Immunohistochemistry is a special staining process performed on fresh or frozen breast cancer tissue removed during biopsy. IHC is used to show whether or not the cancer cells have HER2 receptors and/or hormone receptors on their surface.
- Estrogen receptor status
- Progesterone receptor status
- HER2 status
- Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2, v Ki-67
- Markers of angiogenesis and apoptosis
For diagnostic and research purposes; student research (B.Sc, M.Sc, and P.HD).