Desmoglein Antibodies (1 and 3)

Message

Order Misc Quest Test Code 16033X.

Test Code

16033

Alias/See Also

DESMOGLEIN AB
DSG1
DSG3
Pemphigus
Anti-Skin

CPT Codes
83520 (x2)

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule

3 day TAT

Reference Range

Desmoglein 1 Antibody	<20 RU/mL
Desmoglein 3 Antibody	<20 RU/mL

Clinical Significance

To detect the presence of auto antibody specific to Desmoglein 1 and/or 3 in a patients serum as an aid to diagnose type of pemphigus

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Inst San Juan Capistrano

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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