Pemphigus/Pemphigoid/EBA Antibodies Screen, Titer and Interpretation
Order Code: PGGS
Epic Lab Code: LAB1339
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Minimum:
Adult: 5 mL; red top tube Pediatric: 2 mL; red top tube
Testing Schedule:
Bi-weekly (Mon and Thurs) - Batch analysis performed twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays excluding university holidays.
Analytic Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
<1:10 Titer
Comments:
All three antibodies are detected by this assay. Include relevant clinical information and consultation request.
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence on monkey esophagus. Salt split skin or rat bladder may also be used if EBA or paraneoplastic pemphigus is indicated.
CPT Code:
88347 Pemphigus/Pemphigoid/EBA Screen (Technical) 88347-26 Pemphigus/Pemphigoid/EBA (Professional Interpretation)