ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Pemphigus IgA Antibodies : 0092106

Mnemonic: IGA PEMPHI

Methodology: Indirect Immunofluorescence
Performed: Varies
Reported: Within 9 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL plain red or serum separator tube.

Transport:  2 mL serum, frozen. (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
Note: The methodology is indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) of serum on substrates with known epidermal (epithelial) cell surface antigens (both intact human skin and monkey esophagus substrate).
CPT Code(s): 88347 x2 Substrates (monkey esophagus and intact human skin)
 
 

 

 

 
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