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Test #
Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF)
CPT Code(s) #
88346 (x # of biopsies), 88350 (x # of immune stains)
If Profile, Includes Tests:
N/A
Disease Name:
Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic pemphigus, Pemphigoid, Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP), Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA), Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), Antiepiligrin Autoimmunity (AECP), Laminin 332 autoimmunity LABD, Bullous, Oral Lichen Planus (OLP), Bullous Pemphigoid
Type of Study:
Biopsy Studies: Skin & Mucosa
Methodology:
Direct Immunofluorescence
Substrate:
N/A
Reference Range:
Detailed interpretation accompanies report
Units:
N/A
Schedule:
Report availability is within 48 hours from the time of specimen receipt
Specimen Requirements:
The yellow capped tubes provided with Beutner collection kits contain a holding solution for immunofluorescence specimens. A biopsy from a Lesional, Normal and/or Perilesional site should be placed in these collection tubes. If these tubes are unavailable, submit specimen in Zeus/Michel's fixative. Transport at room temperature.
Sample Stability:
Stable in appropriate solution at room temperature for 10 days
Clinical Relevance:
N/A
