ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bullous Pemphigoid (180 kDa and 230 kDa) Antigens, IgG : 0092566

Mnemonic: BP180 230G

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-11 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: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83516 x2
Cross References: BP 180 and BP 230 (Bullous Pemphigoid (180 kDa & 230 kDa) Antigens, IgG), BP Antigen 1 (Bullous Pemphigoid (180 kDa & 230 kDa) Antigens, IgG), BP Antigen 2 (Bullous Pemphigoid (180 kDa & 230 kDa) Antigens, IgG)