Pemphigus Basic Screen
Test Mnemonic
PEMGUS
CPT Codes
- 86256 - QTY (2)
- 88346 - QTY (1)
- 88350 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Pemphigoid Screen
Includes
- Desmoglein 3
- IgG Antibodies
- IgG4 Antibodies
- Desmoglein 1
Performing Laboratory
Beutner Labs
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient | Please include the physician's name, address and telephone number with the specimen. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient | Please include the physician's name, address and telephone number with the specimen. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Indefinitely after centrifugation |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | Indefinitely (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | |
| Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Please include the physician's name, address and telephone number with the specimen.