Referred to Immunology, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester PO19 6SE.
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Alternative names, keywords |
BP230, intracellular cement antibodies and DSG1/ DSG3 (desmoglein) antibodies. |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
This test is used to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune bullous skin disease (bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris), particularly when direct immunofluorescence on skin biopsy is unavailable. |
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Test information |
Please note this test has not been UKAS accredited. |
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Reference range |
Reported as positive or negative for each of two fields: basement membrane antibodies (positive results associated with bullous pemphigoid) and intracellular cement antibodies (positive results associated with pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceous). |
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Turnaround time |
14 days. |
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Enquiries |
Immunology (referrals). |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.