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)