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Bullous Pemphigoid BP230 Antibody

Test Code
16136


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Standard collection techniques


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Contaminated specimens • Specimens improperly stored or handled


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

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


Reference Range
<9 U/mL


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




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.