IHC – Vimentin

Description

The Vimentin IHC (Immunohistochemistry) test is a laboratory procedure used to detect the presence and amount of vimentin protein in tissue samples. Vimentin is an intermediate filament protein primarily found in cells of mesenchymal origin, but it can also be expressed in various cancers, including those of the breast, lung, and gastrointestinal tract. The test is often employed as a diagnostic marker for cancers and can help in determining the origin of tumors, particularly those of mesenchymal origin.