DSG 3; DSG 1; Pemphigus Foliaceus; Pemphigus Vulgaris
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Desmoglein Antibodies 1 and 3, Serum
Test ID: DESM13 S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
ELISA
Report Includes
Desmoglein 1 Antibodies; Desmoglein 3 Antibodies
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
To detect the presence of auto antibody specific to Desmoglein 1 and/or 3 in a patients serum as an aid to diagnose type of pemphigus
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Gold top (SST)
Sample Volume
0.3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Blood should be collected fasting or at least one hour after meals to avoid lipemic serum
Handling Information
Allow the blood to clot at room temperature (20 to 25°C) and separate as soon as possible to limit hemolysis.
Stability
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Other | Icteric, microbial growth |
| Specimen | Heat inactivated or not frozen |
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ELISA
Turnaround Time
11 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmoglein 1 Antibodies | U/mL |
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| Desmoglein 3 Antibodies | U/mL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
1-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DESM13 S | 63346DESMOGLEIN 1 ANTIBODY | U/mL |
| 63347DESMOGLEIN 3 ANTIBODY | U/mL |
Test Version
1-Mar-2023