Bullous Pemphigoid BP180 Antibody

Test Code

BP180 AB

Quest Code

16034

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

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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

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