Specimen Details
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This includes specimen identification with collected and received
dates.
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Specimen(s)
This is a description of body location and whether it is 
lesional or perilesional for each specimen. (Note: Biopsy site
and adequate tissue are critical for accurate diagnostic findings.)

Clinical/Diagnostic Information
This content is provided by the ordering clinician and 
includes the reason for testing.

DIAGNOSTIC INTERPRETATION
This is a synopsis of key findings from the testing and 
their diagnostic relevance.
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RESULTS
This section reports the discrete finding for each test
component on each specimen, which, for direct 
immunofluorescence, includes IgG, IgG4, IgM, IgA, third
component of complement (C3), and fibrinogen.

RESULT IMAGES (only included and available when applicable)
Images of unusual, select positive, and/or special interest findings* are displayed in this section and may be found on the subsequent page. (High resolution, color digital files of the images may be requested by contacting the University of Utah Immunodermatology Laboratory.)

* Note that immunofluorescence-stained tissue slides are not kept longer than two weeks after testing because fluorescence fades and patterns become indiscernible; therefore, additional images cannot be acquired after that time without retesting.
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COMMENTS
The comments provide an explanation of the test results as 
they relate to clinical considerations and may include 
recommendations to correlate with other testing, including 
serum testing, to enhance diagnostic sensitivity.
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TESTING METHODS
The section summarizes the procedures performed, the 
interpretation schema, and the applicable laboratory-developed 
test disclaimer.