Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Immunofluorescence (renal)

Synonyms

Direct immunofluorescence (DIF)

External Price (excl. GST)

126.35

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 receipt2-5 working days for immunofluorescence reportNon-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