Specimen Order Kit
If you would like a specimen kit, please call, e-mail or fax your request to our laboratory. Your specimen kit(s) with prepaid Fed-Ex return & labels will be sent to you promptly.
Dr. John Zone & Dr. Kristin Leiferman are available for consultation regarding your patient's skin disease and to provide advice regarding testing and interpretation of results. They can be reached through the laboratory or Dermatology administrative office at 1.801.581.6465.
Specimen Kit Contents
- Two tubes with Michel's transport medium for skin biopsies (one specimen per tube) for direct immunofluorescence
- One tube of formalin for fixed tissue histologic examination
- One small empty tube for serum
- Labels for vials
- Specimen request form
- Information & instruction sheets
Take the time to review our biopsy instructions and specimen transport information.
