Pemphigoid Antibody Panel
| Abbrev Code: | EPIAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6018 | Order Name: | Pemphigoid Antibody Panel |
| Synonyms: | Anti-Epidermal Antibody; Anti-Skin Antibody; Pemphigoid Panel | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect Immnofluorescence/Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83516 x2, 88346 x1, 88350 x2 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 5-10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Each test must be submitted with an Immunodermatology Clinical Information form. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Plasma specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 92001 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report |
| Use: | This is the preferred antibody panel for initial diagnostic assessment and disease monitoring in pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, and linear IgA bullous dermatosis. Bullous pemphigoid and other pemphigoid variants, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, and linear IgA bullous dermatosis present with blistering, erosions, pruritus and urticaria, which affects skin and mucous membranes. |
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