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Test ID BLOD0124 Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum

Reporting Name

Cutaneous Immfluor. Ab, IgG/IgG4, S

Useful For

Confirming the presence of IgG and/or IgG4 antibodies to diagnose pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88346

88350

88350 (if appropriate)

Report Available

2 to 7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Secondary ID

8052

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CIFST CIFS Titer, IgG, S No No

Testing Algorithm

If IgG anti-cell surface or anti-basement membrane zone antibodies are present, then the IgG antibody titer will be reflexed and performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Autoimmune Blistering Disease Diagnostic Algorithm.

Sanford Laboratories - Bemidji Additional Information:

Sanford Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description
13225 Cell Surface AB IgG
13226 Basement Membrane IgG
13227 Monkey Esophagus IgG
13228 Human Split Skin IgG
13229 Other