DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Immunofluorescence test
Direct fluorescent antibody
Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA or dFA) (also known as "Direct immunofluorescence") is a laboratory test that uses antibodies tagged with fluorescent dye that can be used to detect the presence of microorganisms. This method offers straight-forward detection of antigens using fluorescently labeled antigen-specific antibodies. Because detection of the antigen in a substrate of patient sample (cellular smear, fluid or patient- inoculated culture medium) is the goal, DFA is seldom quantitative. This is the main test used to detect rabies in animals and requires the examination of brain tissue.
Immunofluorescence test - List of case studies
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis with immune complexes
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slight thickening of atherosclerosis was seen. Immunofluorescence – pseudoliniar peripheral sedimentation of IGA ... seen clearly. In addition, a repeated immunofluorescence test could not be done because no frozen tissue was left, and no ...
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) secondary to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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and segmental capillary necrosis on light microscopy. By immunofluorescence, granular deposits of IgA+, C3++, and IgM+ were seen in the ... can the steady positive result of the direct Coombs test can be interpreted only for C3d? 7. How can C3 and C4 depression be ...
- List of Examinations
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ANA and anti-phospholipids testing ANA screening test ANA serologies ANCA ANF ASA ASLO ASLO titer ... rachicentesis Diagnostic rachiocentesis Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) Direct laryngoscopy Directed physical ...