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Bullous Pemphigoid BP180 Antibody
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
BP180 ANTIGEN(O)
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Transfer serum to transfer tube after centrifugation
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Thurs; Report available: 1-9 days
Reference Range
<20 RU/mL
Clinical Significance
To detect the presence of autoantibodies specific to BP 180 in a patient's sera as an aid to diagnosis bullous pemphigoid.
Last Updated: September 8, 2014
