Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
• Assess and monitor disease in patient with pemphigoid or epidermolysis bullosa acquisita who has positive IgG basement membrane zone (BMZ) antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence, either epidermal (roof) pattern or dermal (floor) pattern, on split skin substrate.
• Consider ordering concurrently with Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone Antibody IgA (0092057), Bullous Pemphigoid Antigens (180 kDa and 230 kDa), IgG (0092566), and/or Collagen Type VII Antibody IgG by ELISA (2010905); alternatively order Basement Membrane Zone Antibody Panel (3001410) or Immunobullous Disease Panel, Epithelial (3001409).
• May use to screen for pemphigoid and other immunobullous diseases; however, this test will not detect IgA BMZ antibodies and has decreased sensitivity and specificity when compared with Pemphigoid Antibody Panel - Epithelial Basement Membrane Zone Antibodies, IgG and IgA, BP180 and BP230 Antibodies, IgG (0092001) and Basement Membrane Zone Antibody Panel (3001410), which includes epithelial basement membrane zone antibodies, IgG and IgA; BP180 and BP230 antibodies, IgG; and collagen type VII antibody, IgG.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology Laboratory at (866) 266-5699.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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