ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Pemphigus IgA Antibodies : 0092106

Mnemonic: IGA PEMPHI

Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Remarks: For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology lab at (866) 266-5699.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): 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
Cross References: IgA Pemphigus Antibodies (Pemphigus IgA Antibodies)