Skin Biopsies for Immunofluorescence

Test information: Immunofluorescence is a technique used for light microscopy with a fluorescence microscope. This technique uses the specificity of antibodies to their antigen to target fluorescent dyes to specific biomolecule targets within a cell, and therefore allows visualization of the distribution of the target molecule through the sample. Must be kept at room temperature and NOT refrigerated. Update Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport section to:

Specimen Type(s)

• Skin biopsies for immunofluorescence;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Container Containing Michel's Medium;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

N/A

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Transported in Michel's medium obtainable from laboratory with 24hours notice. Must not use out of date Michel's medium, Specimen must be delivered to the department within 72 hours

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Interpretative comment

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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