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HelpTest ID BLOD0124 Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Confirming the presence of IgG antibodies to diagnose of pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88346
88350
Secondary ID
8052Reporting Name
Cutaneous Immfluor. Ab, S (IgG)Reference Values
Report includes presence and titer of circulating antibodies. If serum contains basement membrane zone antibodies on split-skin substrate, patterns will be reported as:
1) Epidermal pattern, consistent with pemphigoid
2) Dermal pattern, consistent with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Negative in normal individuals
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
2 to 7 daysSANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13225 | Cell Surface Ab IgG |
| 13226 | Basement Membrane IgG |
| 13227 | Monkey Esophagus IgG |
| 13228 | Human Split Skin IgG |
| 13229 | Other |