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HelpTest ID BPAB Bullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
BP 180 and 230, SerumSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BPAB | BP 180 and 230, Serum | 92671-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606816 | BP 180, S | 53842-1 |
| 606817 | BP 230, S | 53843-9 |
Useful For
Initial screening test in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and its variants
Complementing the standard serum test of indirect immunofluorescence utilizing primate esophagus substrate and primate salt-split skin substrate (CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum)
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum 0.5 mL
Reference Values
Bullous Pemphigoid 180:
<20 RU/mL (Negative)
≥20 RU/mL (Positive)
Bullous Pemphigoid 230:
<20 RU/mL (Negative)
≥20 RU/mL (Positive)
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Testing Algorithm
For information see Autoimmune Blistering Disease Diagnostic Algorithm.