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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 in the setting of erosive or lichenoid mucocutaneous disease
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
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) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 daysPerforming 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 US 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 |