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Test #
EBA/Bullous LE Panel (includes primate esophagus and split skin for IgG and IgG4, Collagen)
CPT Code(s) #
88346 x2, 88350 x2, 83520
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:
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:
See individual tests
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