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Desmoglein Antibodies (1 and 3)

Test Code
DSG13


Quest Code
16033


Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
a.m. Wed, Fri


Report Available
5-10 days


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 Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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