Pemphigus Antibody Panel, IgG
Abbrev Code: | PEMPNL | ||
Order Code: | LAB6483 | Order Name: | Pemphigus Antibody Panel, IgG |
Synonyms: | Epithelial Cell Surface Antibodies and Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 Antibodies | ||
Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF)/Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA) | ||
CPT Codes: | 88346 x1, 83516 x2, 88350 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-9 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | A completed Immunodermatology Required Clinical Information Form (Serum) must be sent with each sample. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Plamsa 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: | Stability: Room temperature - 1 week; refrigerated - 2 weeks; frozen - indefinitely. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 90650 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | By report. |
Use: | Preferred panel for monitoring patient with pemphigus (including pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus) and confirmed IgG cell surface antibodies. |
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