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87140 Culture type immunofluoresc

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: immunofluorescence typing, IF culture ID, fluorescent antibody typing

Culture typing or identification of bacteria using immunofluorescence microscopy with specific fluorescently-labeled antibodies against pathogenic organisms.

Clinical Context

Used to identify cultured bacterial pathogens rapidly when rapid diagnosis is clinically important. Particularly useful for Legionella, Chlamydia, and Bordetella identification.

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pathologymicrobiologyclinical laboratory

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