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D0482 Direct immunofluorescence

D-Codes

Also known as: direct immunofluorescence, DIF

Direct immunofluorescence technique applied to fresh tissue samples to detect autoimmune or immunologic deposits.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose autoimmune conditions such as pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid through detection of immunoglobulins and complement.

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Specialties

Oral Pathology

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