ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0092056: Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone IgG Antibodies

Test Mnemonic: EBMZ IGG
Methodology: Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA)

Performed: Varies

Reported: 4-9 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 5 mL plain red or SST.

Transport: 2 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks: For specimens less than 0.5 mL please call Immunodermatology (866) 266-5699.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: Indefinitely

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
88347 x2 Substrates (monkey esophagus and human split skin)