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Bullous Pemphigoid BP230 Antibody

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Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.

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.




Test Code
BP230 IGG(O)


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Transfer serum to transport tube after centrifugation


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Thurs; Report available: 2-10 days


Reference Range
<20 RU/mL


Clinical Significance
To aid in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid (BP).



Last Updated: June 13, 2016


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.