Skin Biopsy Histopathology (H&E and Fite–Faraco)
Examination of haematoxylin-and-eosin-stained and Fite–Faraco-stained sections for granulomatous inflammation, dermal nerve involvement and intralesional bacilli, permitting Ridley–Jopling classification. Requires an incisional or punch biopsy and dermatopathological expertise.
- Technology
- Microscopy & Histopathology · Histopathology
- What it measures
- Granulomatous pathology and acid-fast bacilli in tissue
- Developer
- In-house
- Specimen
- Punch biopsy
- Development status
- FDA/CE/WHO endorsed
- Regulatory status
- National approval
- Intended use
- Confirmation and Ridley–Jopling classification in clinically equivocal presentations
- Main limitation
- Needs a biopsy and a dermatopathologist, and findings overlap with other granulomatous skin diseases.
- Linked publications
- 1541
- TPP-1, confirming leprosy
- 26.5 of 100, low alignment
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