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HelpTest ID CIFST Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies Titer, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
CIFS Titer, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIFST | CIFS Titer, IgG, S | 104835-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 622323 | Cell Surface Ab Titer, IgG | 104831-3 |
| 622324 | Basement Membrane Titer, IgG | 104836-2 |
| 622325 | Other | 48767-8 |
Useful For
Confirmation of positive IgG anti-cell surface (CS) and anti-basement membrane zone (BMZ) antibodies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88350
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum.
Negative
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CIFS / Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG and IgG4, Serum.
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)