87279 Parainfluenza ag if
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: parainfluenza antigen, parainfluenza IF
Detection of parainfluenza virus antigens directly from respiratory specimens using immunofluorescence microscopy.
Clinical Context
Used for rapid diagnosis of parainfluenza virus infections, particularly croup in pediatric patients. Seasonal occurrence in fall/winter.
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