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HelpBullous Pemphigoid, BP180 and BP230, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID 180:
<20 RU/mL (negative)
≥20 RU/mL (positive)
BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID 230:
<20 RU/mL (negative)
≥20 RU/mL (positive)
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83516 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BPAB | BP 180 and 230, Serum | 92671-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 606816 | BP 180, S | 53842-1 |
| 606817 | BP 230, S | 53843-9 |