title: Cutaneous immunofluorescence.
abstract: This article provides an update on skin immunofluorescence as a useful laboratory procedure in the evaluation of diseases that have cutaneous manifestations. It also provides insight into some of the problems with submitting and processing specimens as well as the difficulties and variables encountered when interpreting positive results.
mesh_terms: D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology