ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0092106: Pemphigus IgA Antibodies

Test Mnemonic: IGA PEMPHI
Methodology: Indirect Immunofluorescence

Performed: Varies

Reported: Within 9 days

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

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)