Direct Immunofluorescence - FITC

Test Performed By

Cayuga Medical Center Main Laboratory

Monday-Friday

Specimen Type: Skin

Container/Tube: Submit in Zeus (Michel’s) Transport Media or fresh

Collection Instructions: Do not submit specimen in formalin - Skin Biopsy Collection Guide

Additional Information: It can be beneficial to submit an additional formalin-fixed specimen from the same site.

Forms: Surgical Pathology Requisition

Ambient

1 day; NOTE: Cases requiring additional staining and ancillary testing may require additional time.