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EPREUVE IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE DIRECTE [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Immunology
DEF

A diagnostic test that allows the detection of a specific microorganism through the use of a specific fluorescently labeled antibody that reveals its antigen counterpart.

CONT

The first test [performed on the sample], a direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA), looked for whole, visible Legionella cells with a fluorescent microscope that could see the stained cells. This test was negative for Legionella.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Épreuve de laboratoire qui repose sur l’utilisation d’un anticorps spécifique couplé à un fluorochrome pour détecter la présence d’un microorganisme donné, c’est-à-dire de son antigène.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Bioengineering
  • Blood
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Technique biologique
  • Sang
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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