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HelpTest Code MBPABM Bullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | BPAB |
| Epic ID | LAB1879 |
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Useful For
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and its variants
Complementing the standard serum test of indirect immunofluorescence utilizing primate esophagus substrate and primate salt-split skin substrate (CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum)
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
1 to 5 daysReference Values
Bullous Pemphigoid 180:
<20 RU/mL (Negative)
≥20 RU/mL (Positive)
Bullous Pemphigoid 230:
<20 RU/mL (Negative)
≥20 RU/mL (Positive)
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
Testing Algorithm
For information see Autoimmune Blistering Disease Diagnostic Algorithm.