Bullous Pemphigoid BP230 Antibody

Test Code
Q16136


Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Instructions
Transfer serum to transport tube after centrifugation


Transport Container
No-additive (red-top)  or SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated stable for 7 days


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 aid in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid (BP).




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