direct fluorescent antibody
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direct fluorescent antibody
Abbreviation: DFAA fluorescent antibody test performed on sputum to detect microorganisms that invade the respiratory tract, e.g., Legionella, Mycoplasma, or Bacillus anthracis.
Synonym: direct fluorescein-conjugated antibody; direct immunofluorescence testSee also: antibody
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