| Category: |
Dermatopathology & Ocular Pathology |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 510 |
| Disease: | Cutaneous Pathology/ autoimmune diseases |
| Methodology: | Direct Immunofluorescence. |
| Reference Range: | Not applicable. Detailed interpretation accompanies report. |
| Note: | If a connective tissue disease is suspected, a test for the presence of C5b9 will be added at an additional charge. If a vesiculo-bullous disease (i.e. MMP, BP, PV, LABD, and EBA) is suspected, a test for the presence of IgG4 will be added at an additional charge. |
| CPT Code: | 88346(x5, x6 or x7) |
| Schedule / Turnaround Time: | Report availability is within 48 hours from the time of specimen receipt. |
| Specimen Requirements: |
The red and purple tubes provided with Immco collection kits contain a holding solution for immunofluorescence specimens. A biopsy from a Lesional or Perilesional site should be placed in the red tube and a biopsy from a normal site should be placed in the purple tube. 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 indefinitely. |
| Routine Panel tests for the Presence of: | IgG; IgA; IgM; Fibrin; C3, C5b-9, and IgG4) |
| Biopsy Site Selection: | Proper biopsy sites are dependent on the suspected diagnosis. See the preceeding table. |