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Bullous Pemphigoid BP180 Antibody

Test Code
BP180


Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Transfer serum to transfer tube after centrifugation


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
a.m. Thurs


Report Available
2-9 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.




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