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HelpTest Code MBPABM Bullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
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MAYO Test ID |
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BPAB |
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EPIC Test ID |
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LAB1879 |
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and its variants
Complementing the standard serum test of indirect immunofluorescence utilizing primate esophagus substrate and primate salt-split skin substrate (CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies [IgG], Serum)
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
BP 180 and 230, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID 180:
<20 RU/mL (negative)
≥20 RU/mL (positive)
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID 230:
<20 RU/mL (negative)
≥20 RU/mL (positive)
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BPAB | BP 180 and 230, Serum | 92671-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606816 | BP 180, S | 53842-1 |
| 606817 | BP 230, S | 53843-9 |