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CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) in Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam: CD117 measures the presence of the CD117 protein (also called c-KIT) on the surface of certain cells. Book with GetVisit for NABL-accredited results, same-day slots, home collection and cashless OPD.
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Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
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Male/Female
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24 hours
TEST INCLUDED
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What is a CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) Test in Visakhapatnam ?
What is CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker)?
CD117 measures the presence of the CD117 protein (also called c-KIT) on the surface of certain cells. This protein helps control cell growth and survival in early blood cells, mast cells, and some tissue cells.
What does CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) measure?
Testing for CD117 is important because many blood cancers and some tumors show CD117 on their cells. Doctors use the test to help identify and classify leukemias, mast cell disorders, and CD117-positive tumors like gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Results can guide treatment choices, including targeted medicines, and help track response to therapy or detect disease coming back. The test is done using blood or tissue samples in the lab.
What symptoms suggest CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) may be needed?
A doctor may recommend CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) when a patient reports any symptom your doctor has identified as requiring objective laboratory investigation, including unexplained fatigue, unexplained weight change, persistent pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding. Sample collection for Visakhapatnam is available at labs and at home across Seethammadhara, MVP Colony, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
How is CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) performed?
For CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker), a GetVisit phlebotomist in Seethammadhara or MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam applies a soft tourniquet, disinfects the site, and collects a small blood sample into a vacuum tube. The visit takes only a few minutes and you can return to your day straight away.
How accurate is CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker)?
Results are analytically reliable because GetVisit's Visakhapatnam logistics network maintains proper cold-chain transport from your Seethammadhara or MVP Colony collection point to the processing lab, preserving sample integrity. NABL independently audits quality control at regular intervals.
Are there any risks to CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker)?
Risks are minimal. Some people notice a small bruise or brief soreness at the needle site, which settles within a day or two. Serious problems such as infection are very rare when sterile, single-use equipment is used, as it is at every GetVisit collection in Seethammadhara and MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam.
Did you know?
CD117 (c-KIT) is a receptor tyrosine kinase found on hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, mast cells, and many myeloid progenitors and AML blasts.
CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) Test Preparation in Visakhapatnam
Fasting and diet:
Eat and drink as you normally would; fasting is not required. Try to avoid a very fatty meal or alcohol right before the appointment.
Medication:
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
What to bring:
Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.
Timing and slots:
An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Siripuram, Gajuwaka, and the rest of Visakhapatnam.
CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) Test Parameters in Visakhapatnam
Single standalone test:
CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) Test in Visakhapatnam ?
When does a doctor order CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker)?
CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) is commonly included in flow cytometry panels and tissue immunostains when doctors evaluate abnormal blood counts, persistent lumps, or suspicious tumors. It is ordered for symptoms such as fatigue, easy bruising, unexplained bleeding, or abnormal blood tests.
Who should get CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) done in Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam's coastal climate and cyclone-season infection risk, industrial and port workforce, rice-heavy diet driving diabetes and heart disease, and high summer humidity make regular preventive diagnostic testing a sound habit for residents across the city. Adults above 30 in Visakhapatnam benefit from periodic health screening that includes CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of Seethammadhara, MVP Colony, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.
What conditions can CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) help diagnose?
The marker helps diagnose and monitor conditions like acute myeloid leukemia, mast cell disorders, and CD117-positive solid tumors. Abnormal results usually reflect clonal or cancerous cell growth, certain marrow disorders, or may be influenced by prior treatments. A family history of hereditary tumor syndromes can increase the need for this testing.
What do CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) results mean?
Higher or positive results: CD117 positive means cells express the CD117 protein (c-KIT), a cell-surface receptor tyrosine kinase. Lower or negative results: CD117 (c‑KIT) negativity is not inherently good or bad, its importance depends on the clinical context. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.
How often should CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) be repeated?
For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends, typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.
What happens after your CD117 (Myeloid Cell Marker) results are ready?
You will be notified the moment results are ready, usually the same day for routine tests. Open the report in the GetVisit app to see each value beside its reference range, share it with your doctor in a tap, or book a specialist consultation to talk it through.
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