Skin Biopsy, Immunofluorescence
Order form: | Anatomic Pathology Consult Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: |
88305 (technical and professional) 88346 x 5 (technical and professional) |
Specimen(s):
Tissue
Minimum:
4 mm skin punch biopsy is required.
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Turn Around Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.
Comments:
For further details, refer to
How to Send a Skin Biopsy for Immunofluorescence Microscopy.
Methodology:
Light Microscopy and Direct Immunofluorescence
Instructions:
Contact University of Iowa Diagnostic Laboratories
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)
1-866-844-2522 (toll free)
319-384-7213 (Fax)