The immunofluorescence techniques in the diagnosis of endocrine autoimmune diseases

Auto Immun Highlights. 2012 Jun 6;3(2):67-78. doi: 10.1007/s13317-012-0034-3. eCollection 2012 Aug.

Abstract

In the study of autoimmune diseases, the laboratory plays a very important role. We describe the immunofluorescence techniques (direct, indirect, complement-fixing, double) for determining the presence of autoantibodies and their role in the autoimmune endocrine diseases.

Keywords: Adrenal; Autoimmune diseases; Gastric; Gonadal; Immunofluorescence techniques; Pancreatic; Parathyroid; Pituitary; Thyroid.

Publication types

  • Review