Laboratory Services

Skin Biopsy, Direct Immunofluorescence

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Skin Biopsy, Direct Immunofluorescence
Specimen Type

A punch or shaved skin biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Specimen container, ZEUS transport medium

Required Information

Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history.

Stability

Maintain the specimen at room temperature

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Unlabeled specimens. Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin)

Limitations

Adequacy

Department (code)

Histology

Methodology

Direct Immunofluorescence

Estimated TAT

12 business days from receipt

Testing Schedule

Monday–Friday

Test Includes

Processing, examination and interpretive report

Retention

Specimen: 7 days
Slides: 10 years.

CPT Code(s)

88342
88346
88350 x4

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