Pemphigoid Antibodies; Desmosome Antibodies
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Skin Antibodies, Serum
Test ID: SKINAB
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Tissue Immunofluorescence
Report Includes
Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies; Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies Titre; Pemphigus Antibodies; Pemphigus Antibodies Titre
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
26-May-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
3 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Antibodies will be titred if positive.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Version
26-May-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Tissue Immunofluorescence
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies |
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| Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies Titre | 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
26-May-2023
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
26-May-2023