Pemphigus Antibody Panel Epithelial Cell Surface Antibodies and Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 Antibodies, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | PEMPNL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6483 | Epic Name: | Pemphigus Panel |
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay/Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) | ||
| 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. |
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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