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HelpTest Code RSBV Rare Subepithelial Autoimmune Blistering Disease Variants, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of rare subepithelial autoimmune blistering diseases, including anti-laminin 332 pemphigoid, anti-p200 pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, and systemic bullous lupus erythematosus
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reporting Name
Rare Subepi Blistering Variants, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Normal patients: Negative
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
1 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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
86255
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| RSBV | Rare Subepi Blistering Variants, S | 106521-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 621392 | Laminin 332 | 106532-5 |
| 621393 | p200 | 106533-3 |
| 621394 | Collagen VII | 106534-1 |
| 621404 | Other | 77202-0 |