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HelpTest ID PNPAB Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Antibody (IgG), Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Useful For
Diagnosis of paraneoplastic pemphigus/paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome (PNP/PAMS) in the setting of erosive or lichenoid mucocutaneous disease
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reporting Name
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus, IgG Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reference Values
Report as positive or negative.
Negative in normal individuals.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Performing 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. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86255
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PNPAB | Paraneoplastic Pemphigus, IgG Ab, S | 93233-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 61881 | Paraneoplastic Pemphigus, IgG Ab, S | 93233-5 |