| Category: |
Oral Pathology |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 513 |
| 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: |
The red and purple tubes provided with Immco collection kits contain a holding solution for immunofluorescence specimens. A biopsy from a Lesional or Perilesional site should be placed in the red tube and a biopsy from a normal site should be placed in the purple tube. If these tubes are unavailable, submit specimen in 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 or induced lesion on normal skin. |