Immunofluorescence

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