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HelpTest ID BPAB Bullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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)
Testing Algorithm
For information see Autoimmune Blistering Disease Diagnostic Algorithm.
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)