ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0092572: Cutaneous Direct Immunofluorescence, Biopsy

Test Mnemonic: CUTDIF
Methodology: Direct Immunofluorescence

Performed: Varies

Reported: Within 7 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Tissue, skin, or mucous membrane.

Transport: 3 mm epidermis/epithelium and dermis tissue in Michel's (or Zeus) medium at 20-25°C.

Unacceptable Conditions: Formalin-fixed tissue.

Stability: Ambient: 10 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
88346 x5 IgG, IgM, IgA, C3, & fibrinogen

 

 

 
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