Ordering Recommendation

Use to monitor disease in individuals diagnosed with various pemphigus variants who have increased IgG desmoglein 1 and/or IgG desmoglein 3 antibodies. Antibody levels correlate with disease activity. 

For initial diagnosis, Pemphigus Antibody Panel, IgG (0090650) has greater diagnostic sensitivity and specificity and is preferred in the assessment of disease progression/changes and for intermittent monitoring of IgG pemphigus variants. For more comprehensive evaluation, consider Immunobullous Disease Antibody Panel (3001409). For diagnostic testing for rare types of pemphigus, refer to Pemphigus Antibodies, IgA by IIF (0092106) and Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Multiorgan Syndrome) Screening Antibodies by IIF (0092107).

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.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Plasma.

Remarks
Stability

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

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

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 (866) 266-5699.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83516 x2

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090653 Desmoglein 1 and 3 Antibodies, IgG 19146-0
2010912 EER Desmoglein 1 and 3 Antibodies, IgG 11526-1
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Aliases

  • Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 Antibodies in Pemphigus, IgG
  • desmosomal protein antibodies
  • desmosome antibodies
  • endemic pemphigus
  • fogo selvagem
  • ICS antibodies
  • intercellular IgG/IgA dermatosis
  • intercellular substance antibodies
  • pemphigus
  • pemphigus erythematosus
  • pemphigus foliaceus
  • pemphigus vegetans
  • pemphigus vulgaris
Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 (Pemphigus) Antibodies, IgG by ELISA