| Category: |
Dermatopathology & Ocular Pathology |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 551 |
| Disease: | Autoimmune diseases |
| Methodology: | Direct Immunofluorescence |
| CPT Code: | 88346(x4) |
| Schedule / Turnaround Time: | Report availability is within one week from the time of specimen receipt. |
| Specimen Requirements: |
Place the biopsy specimen in the purple tube provided with Immco collection kits or in a tube containing Zeus/Michel’s fixative. Transport at room temperature. |
| Sample Stability: |
Stable in appropriate solution at room temperature for 5 days. |
| Biopsy Site Selection: | Take biopsy from a normal site. |