direct immunofluorescence

DIF

What does DIF stand for in a pathology report? DIF stands for direct immunofluorescence. DIF is a test that pathologists perform to look for specific proteins in a tissue sample. Unlike most tissue samples, which are examined using normal light, DIF tissue samples are examined using fluorescent light. This makes it easier for your pathologist …
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Direct immunofluorescence

What is direct immunofluorescence? Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) is a test that pathologists perform to look for specific proteins in a tissue sample. Unlike most tissue samples, which are examined using normal light, DIF tissue samples are examined using fluorescent light. This makes it easier for your pathologist to see any abnormal proteins in the sample. …
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