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Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody)





Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody)

Alternative Names:

Direct immunofluorescence test
Normal Values:

Normally, there is no antigen-antibody reaction. A reaction indicates infection.


What abnormal results mean:

Abnormal results may indicate a specific infection depending on the antigens tested. Legionnaire's diseaseor mycoplasmal pneumonia are 2 infections that can be determined by this test.



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