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Cell Surface (Epithelial) Antibodies, IgG by IIF

IGG EPI AB
Example Reports
Enhanced Report
Negative
Positive

Ordering Recommendation

Use to assess and monitor cell surface (CS) antibodies, also known as intercellular substance (ICS) antibodies, in patients with IgG pemphigus variants with normal IgG desmoglein 1 and IgG desmoglein 3 antibody levels. Testing should be correlated initially with concurrent Direct Immunofluorescence, Tissue Biopsy (Cutaneous, Mucosal, Epithelial) (0092572). Serum Pemphigus Antibody Panel, IgG (0090650) has increased diagnostic sensitivity and specificity when testing for pemphigus. For comprehensive testing, consider ordering the Immunobullous Disease Antibody Panel (3001409).

For more information about components, methodology, and specimen type, see the ARUP Immunobullous Disease Testing Comparison tool.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated/ambient

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Plasma.

Remarks

As a general rule, serum specimens should be shipped to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Store refrigerated unless shipping promptly (within 2 hours). Transport at ambient temperature to arrive within 7 days. If 7-14 days until received in laboratory, store and ship refrigerated. If greater than 14 days, serum specimens must be stored and shipped frozen.

Stability

Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF)

Performed

Varies

Reported

3-9 days

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Refer to report

Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology Laboratory at <!--StartFragment -->801-581-7139.<!--EndFragment --> 

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

88346; 88350

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090268 Epithelial Cell Surface Ab IgG
3004037 EER Epithelial Cell Surface Antibody IgG
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Aliases

  • atypical epithelial antibody-associated disease
    desmosomal protein antibodies
    desmosome antibodies
    endemic pemphigus
    epithelial antibody-associated disease
    Epithelial Cell Surface Antibody IgG
    fogo selvagem
    ICS antibodies
    IgG pemphigus variant
    IgG variant pemphigus
    indirect fluorescence assay
    indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)
    indirect immunofluorescent assay
    intercellular IgG/IgA dermatosis
    intercellular substance (ICS) antibodies
    mixed epithelial antibody-associated disease
    pemphigus erythematosus
    pemphigus foliaceus
    pemphigus vegetans
    pemphigus vulgaris
    prickle cell antibodies
    Senear-Usher
    Test previously known as Epithelial Cell Surface Antibody IgG
Cell Surface (Epithelial) Antibodies, IgG by IIF