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Test #
EBA/Bullous LE (includes primate esophagus and split skin for IgG and IgG4, Collagen)
CPT Code(s) #
88346 (x2), 88350 (x2);83520 (x1)
If Profile, Includes Tests:
N/A
Disease Name:
EBA/Bullous LE
Type of Study:
Serum Studies
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence and ELISA
Substrate:
Primate esophagus, split skin
Reference Range:
Monkey Esophagus (IgG/IgG4)
• Negative < 10
Split Skin (IgG/IgG4)
• Negative < 5
Collagen
• Negative < 6.0 U/mL
• Positive ≥ 6.0 U/mL
Units:
Titer, U/mL
Schedule:
See individual tests
Specimen Requirements:
Collect 5-10 ml of blood in a red top or serum separator tube. If possible, separate serum from clot and place into red capped tube provided with Beutner Laboratories collection kits. If separation facilities are not available, the blood can be sent in the tube used for collection.
Sample Stability:
Stable at ambient temperature during shipment. If sample is stored prior to shipment, it is stable refrigerated (2-8ºC) up to five days and frozen (-20ºC or lower) up to one year.
Clinical Relevance:
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