Pemphigoid Antibodies; Desmosome Antibodies
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Skin Antibodies, Serum
Test ID: SKINAB
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Tissue Immunofluorescence
Report Includes
Pemphigoid Antibodies (Basement Membrane); Pemphigoid Antibodies Titre (Basement Membrane); Pemphigus Antibody; Pemphigus Antibody Titre
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
4-Oct-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Antibodies will be titred if positive.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
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| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Version
4-Oct-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Tissue Immunofluorescence
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Pemphigoid Antibodies (Basement Membrane) | Qualitative Test |
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| Pemphigoid Antibodies Titre (Basement Membrane) | Titre |
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| Pemphigus Antibodies | Qualitative Test |
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| Pemphigus Antibodies Titre | Titre |
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
4-Oct-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SKINAB | 36494Pemphigus AB | |
| 36496Pemphigus AB Titre | ||
| 36490Pemphigoid AB (Basement Membrane) | ||
| 36492Pemphigoid AB Titre (Basement Membrane) |
Test Version
4-Oct-2024