Fluorescent Antibody Procedure

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** An immunological procedure in which the antibodies are coupled with molecules which fluoresce under ultra violet (UV) light. This makes them particularly suitable for detection of specific antigens in tissues or on cells.

**Synonyms:** - FLUORESCENT IMMUNOASSAY - Fluorescent Antibody Assay - Immunofluorescence - Immunofluorescence Assay - Immunologic, Immunofluorescence