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HelpTest Code LAB1231904 Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Cutaneous Immfluor. Ab, S (IgG)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
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.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
30 daysReport Available
2 to 7 daysReference Values
Report includes presence and titer of circulating antibodies. If serum contains basement membrane zone antibodies on split-skin substrate, patterns will be reported as:
1) Epidermal pattern, consistent with pemphigoid
2) Dermal pattern, consistent with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Negative in normal individuals
Useful For
Confirming the presence of IgG antibodies to diagnose of pemphigoid, pemphigus, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, or bullous lupus erythematosus
CPT Code Information
88346
88350
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIFS | Cutaneous Immfluor. Ab, S (IgG) | 104835-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 21539 | Cell Surface Ab IgG | 104831-3 |
| 21540 | Basement Membrane IgG | 104836-2 |
| 21541 | Primate Esophagus IgG | 66881-4 |
| 21542 | Primate Split Skin IgG | 104832-1 |
| 21638 | Other | 48767-8 |