Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody)

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Alternative Names

Direct immunofluorescence test; Direct fluorescent antibody - sputum


What the risks are

There are no risks.


Special considerations



Review Date: 05/23/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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