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Test #
EBA/Bullous LE Panel
CPT Code(s) #
88346 x2, 88350 x2 (for screen, if titered add x1 for each titered IgG result), 83520 x1
Disease Name:
EBA/Bullous LE
Type of Study:
Serum
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 VII
• Negative: < 6 U/mL
• Positive: ≥ 6 U/mL
Units:
Titer, U/mL
Schedule:
Please see individual tests.
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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