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Test #
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Panel
CPT Code(s) #
88346 x2, 88350 x2, 83520 x4
Disease Name:
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus
Type of Study:
Serum Studies
Methodology:
Indirect Immunofluorescence and ELISA
Substrate:
Primate Esophagus/Rat Bladder/ELISA plate
Reference Range:
Please see individual tests
Units:
N/A
Schedule:
Assay performed daily Monday-Friday. Report availability is within 48-72 hours from the time of specimen receipt.
Specimen Requirements:
Collect 2-5 ml of blood in a red top Vacutainer or serum separator (SST) tube, allow blood to clot, and centrifuge. Label tube appropriately.
Sample Stability:
Room temperature = stable during shipment
2ºC to 8ºC = 5 days
-25ºC to -15ºC = 1 year
Clinical Relevance:
Please see individual tests.
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