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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