- Test Name
- Immunofluorescence
- Aliases
- Immunoglobulins,FITC, IF,DIF,
- Provincial Mnemonic
- SKIHC
- LOINC Test Code
- NA
- Description and Primary Use
- IF immunoflourescence is a traditional laboratory technique that utilizes flourescent dyes to identify the presence of antibodies bound to specific antigens
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 24-48 hours
- Test Cost
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Tissue to be received in Michele’s buffer transport medium
- Required Consultations
- Special consult
- Algorithms and Guidelines
clinical discretionand clinical hiistory
- Special Patient Preparation
NA
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Tissue must be receive in Michele’s buffer transport medium. Tissue in this medium is validated for IHC testing for up to 5 days
- Criteria for Rejection
None specified.. In the case of name number mismatch or tissue received fresh. Specimen will be processed and noted in pathology dictation of discrpency
- Laboratory Service Area
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- HSC
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19