Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody)
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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 disease or mycoplasmal pneumonia are 2 infections that can be determined by this test.
Review Date: 04/29/2005  advertisement
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