Epithelial Skin Antibody
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence | ||
| CPT Codes: | 88346 x1, 88350 x5 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 5-10 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. Plasma. |
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: 1 week at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 90299 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | General screen for immunobullous diseases. Test includes IgG and IgA BMZ antibodies (pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, linear IgA disease) and IgG and IgA cell surface antibodies (IgG and IgA pemphigus subtypes). |
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