Bullous Pemphigoid Antibody Panel (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Bullous Pemphigoid Antibody Panel (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RBPEMP
- Epic Name
- Bullous Pemphigoid Antibody Panel (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 0092001
- Description
Ordering Recommendations: Use to assess and monitor pemphigoid, pemphigoid variants, and linear IgA disease and to discriminate among the immunobullous diseases with epithelial basement membrane zone antibodies.
Test Information: This panel includes Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies, IgG and IgA by IIF and BP180 & BP230 Antibodies, IgG by ELISA.
- References
- ARUP Laboratories Immunobullous Disease Testing Comparison Tool
- Forms & Requisitions
- Synonyms
- 0092001, Basement membrane zone antibodies, BP120 IgG, BP230 IgG, Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone Antibody IgA, Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone Antibody IgG, Immunobullous disease, Pemphigoid Antibody Panel
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF)/Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Interferences and Limitations
Bullous pemphigoid and other pemphigoid variants, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA), linear IgA disease, and dermatitis herpetiformis may present with similar clinical findings including blistering, erosions, pruritus, and urticaria, which affect skin and mucous membranes.
- References
- ARUP Laboratories Immunobullous Disease Testing Comparison Tool
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
6 mL blood in RED TOP or GOLD SST tube
- Forms & Requisitions
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely; Ambient:1 week.
*For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology Laboratory at 801-581-7139.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 2 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum*
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0092001.
- Samples may be sent without the Immunodermatology Clinical Information Form.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely; Ambient:1 week.
*For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology Laboratory at 801-581-7139.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Sendouts(SO)
- Frequency
- Performed: Varies. Reported: 3-9 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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Sendout ARUP forwards to University of Utah Immunodermatology Laboratory
800-242-2787417 S. Wakara Way
Suite 2151
Salt Lake City, UT 84108Immunodermatology Lab (Direct): 801-581-7139
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 83516x2, 86255x4
- LOINC
- 38440-4
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW3260