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Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody) |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Direct immunofluoresence 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. Legionella or Mycoplasma pneumonia are 2 infections that can be determined by this test. |
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