DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENT MICROSCOPY

Synonyms:  
Specimen: Tissue 
Container:  
Volume: Entire specimen 
Minimum Volume:  
Specimen Collection: Skin or kidney tissue 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Submit in Zeus medium. Tissue may only remain in Zeus medium for 5 days. Contact Histology Lab at 262-3736 with questions. 
Lab Code: PATH 
Requisition: Pathology  
Test Includes: Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis 
Critical Value:  
Test Frequency: Monday - Friday 
Routine TAT: 1-3 working days 
CPT Code(s): 88346x6 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: See Addendum XVII