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direct immunofluorescence |
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direct immunofluorescence [də′rekt ¦im·yə‚nō·flu̇r′es·əns] (immunology) The use of labeled reactant to reveal the presence of an unlabeled one. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Antigenic analysis by direct immunofluorescence of 114 isolates of Rickettsia tsutsugamushi recovered from febrile patients in rural Malaysia. A punch biopsy of the tongue lesion identified chronic dermatitis; direct immunofluorescence revealed no immunoglobulin or complement deposition. Direct immunofluorescence is performed with nasopharyngeal aspirates to detect viral antigen on pharyngeal columnar epithelial cells by staining them directly with fluorescent antibody. |
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