Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog
BIOPSY FOR DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENT STAINING |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB4097 Geisinger Epic ID: 11710 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Tissue from skin, oral mucosa, conjunctiva | |
Preferred collection container: |
Michel's medium
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Special notes: |
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SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Specimen fixed in formalin. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
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Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
The direct IF test is performed on skin or mucosal biopsy specimens. All biopsy specimens are examined for the presence of bound immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM, IgA), complement C3, and fibrinogen. | |
Synonyms: |
Skin biopsy, vesiculobullous disease
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Doctoral Director(s:) |
John Childs MD | |
Review Date: | 12/20/2022 |