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Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Antibodies

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This 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.


Test Code
PEMPHIGUS/PEMPHIGOID(O)


CPT Codes
86255 (x2)

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report



Last Updated: September 24, 2014


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.