Services
Routine histology
Immunofluorescence
Immunoperoxidase
Plastic sectioning / Electron microscopy
Computerized video image analysis system as well as access to a confocal microscope on campus
Molecular biology laboratory
Research
Immunofluorescence
Our Laboratory resources include:
Direct/Indirect procedures are available.
Lupus band test
Diagnosis of blistering disorders including:
Pemphigus
Dermatitis herpetiforms
Bullous pemphigoid, Epidermolysis Bullosa, and porphyria cutanea tarda.
Photomicrograph of the positive cases are sent with the report
Linear IgA deposition in a case of linear IgA dermatosis
Granular deposits if IgA in papillary dermis in dermatitis herpetioformis
Linear deposits of Ig G at dermo-epidermal junction in bullous pemphigoid
Intercellular granular deposits of IgG in pemphigus vulgaris