Direct immunofluorescence testing of skin biopsies--an under-utilised diagnostic aid.
Direct immunofluorescence testing of skin biopsies is a simple inexpensive and relatively non-invasive diagnostic procedure currently widely used in dermatological practice for the investigation and diagnosis of dermatological and immunological disorders. This paper reviews the value and applicability of the procedure in a variety of disease states. The sensitivity and specificity of the test to a spectrum of clinical conditions should encourage its more widespread use in general medical and rheumatology practice.
Jackson
J
J
Murray
A
A
Barnes
L
L
Young
M
M
Sweeney
E
E
Feighery
C
C
D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology