Skin Antibodies.

Pathology category

Immunology

Code

SKIN

Referral code

RHH

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Test information

Circulating antibodies to epidermal desmosomes are present in the majority of cases of pemphigus and antibodies reactive with the basement membrane are found in cases of pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa aquisita and a minority of cases of herpes gestationis.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

SST, Plain or Lithium Heparin

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

Twice weekly

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

TAT GP/Outpatient

up to 7 days

Referral lab

Immunology Russells Hall Hospital