Laboratory Information
Test Name
Immunofluorescence (renal)
Synonyms
Direct immunofluorescence (DIF)
External Price (excl. GST)
33.24
Specimen Collection
Adult Specimen
Kidney core biopsy. Specimen Collection: one sample in saline for immunofluorescence.
Pre Testing Requirements
For specimens from referring hospital/laboratories please ensure to arrange for the specimens to arrive at WDHB laboratory within 24 hours from excision of specimen.
Notify Histology Laboratory in advance of the specimens expected arrival date and time.
Test Information
Department
Histology
Test Availability
Mon -Fri, 0800-1630
Laboratory Turnaround Time
If marked Urgent 1-2 working days from receipt
2-5 working days for immunofluorescence report
Non-urgent reports due 2-3 weeks after receipt.
Method
Individual immunoglobulin test: IgA, IgG, IgM, C3, C1q, or Fib
Electronic Information
Registration Code
IFREN
HL7 mapping code
$IFREN
