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Immunofluorescence of Tissue Biopsy
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Immunofluorescence testing for immunoglobulins, fibrinogen and complement deposition aids the diagnosis of specific immune mediated diseases.
This is routinely performed on skin and renal tissues but may also be available on others tissues in consultation with a Clinical immunologist. |
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Availability:
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As required. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Biopsy Immunofluorescence, Renal Biopsy - Immunofluorescence, Skin Biopsy - Immunofluorescence, Tissue Biopsy - Immunofluorescence, |
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Code:
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IBIO |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled or frozen on dry ice as per relevant collection instructions below. |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Tissue Biopsy |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Skin Biopsy: Place sample into saline and keep chilled until transport.
Renal Biopsy: Sample should be embedded into OCT compound and frozen in dry ice. For regional collections where this is not possible, collect as per Skin Biopsy.
Do not place sample into formalin. Samples on gauze should be submerged in saline. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Contact testing laboratory |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Immunology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8006 |
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Immunology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4306 |
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Last Updated : 07-07-2025 14:23 |