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Bullous Pemphigoid BP180 Antibody

Test Code
16034


Alias/See Also
LAB1529


Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


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


Clinical Significance
To detect the presence of autoantibodies specific to BP 180 in a patient's sera as an aid to diagnosis bullous pemphigoid.




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