REF MISC

Bullous Pemphigoid 180 and 230, IgG Antibodies

Synonyms:
Anti-basement membrane antibodies, 180 and 230KD
bp180
bp230
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Processing:

Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube before freezing.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Room Temperature: 8 hours

Refrigerated: Unstable

Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3)

Serum samples may be stored for up to eight hours at room temperature before freezing at -20°C. Samples should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.

Unacceptable Condition:

Bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.

CPT Codes:

83516 x 2

Method:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

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