Methodology
Enyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)/Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Synonyms
Epithelial Cell Surface Antibodies; Desmoglein 1; Desmoglein 3 Antibodies
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
4-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Physician must complete an ARUP Immunodermatology Required Clinical Info form and submit with specimen to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Weeks; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: Indefinitely
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed; Lipemic
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with completed ARUP Immunodermatology Required Clinical Info form and specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Epithelial Cell Surface Antibodies, Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 Antibodies, IgG.
CPT Codes
88346, 88350, 83516 (x2)
Revised
06-17-19
Initials
SL