Fluorescent Antibody Technique

**Definition:** Test for tissue antigen using either a direct method, by conjugation of antibody with fluorescent dye (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, DIRECT) or an indirect method, by formation of antigen-antibody complex which is then labeled with fluorescein-conjugated anti-immunoglobulin antibody (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, INDIRECT). The tissue is then examined by fluorescence microscopy.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.225.500.607.512.240 - E01.370.225.750.551.512.240 - E05.200.500.607.512.240 - E05.200.750.551.512.240 - E05.478.583.375

**Synonyms:** - Fluorescent Antinuclear Antibody Test - Coon's Technique - Immunofluorescence Technique - Fluorescent Antibody Technic - Coon's Technic - Antinuclear Antibody Test, Fluorescent - Immunofluorescence Technic