Biopsy - immunofluorescence (IF) studies
- Test Name:
- Biopsy - immunofluorescence (IF) studies
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Handling Information:
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• Do not place in 10% neutral buffered formation. Even minimal exposure makes the specimen unacceptable for immunofluorescence (IF) studies
• Submit in Michel's transport medium (MMD)
• Specimens may be collected after hours and/or on weekends -
Handling Information Comments:
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• Sites that order Michel's transport medium through DynaLIFE - contact Anatomic Pathology
at 780-451-3702
ext. 8220 or toll free 800-661-9876 ext 8220
• Edmonton Zone hospital/sites - contact the hospital Anatomic Pathology laboratory - Comments:
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• Store Michel's transport media in the refrigerator until used
• Do not use if past the expiration date or appears cloudy
- Last Reviewed:
- 06 July 2021
