Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Multiorgan Syndrome) Screening Antibodies by IIF
Ordering Recommendation
Use to screen for IgG paraneoplastic pemphigus antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence using rat bladder and other rodent substrates. If not yet performed, testing for IgG envoplakin antibodies should also be ordered; refer to Envoplakin Antibody, IgG by ELISA (3016533).
Panel testing that includes IgG envoplakin antibodies by ELISA is preferred; refer to Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (Paraneoplastic Autoimmune Multiorgan Syndrome) Expanded Antibody Panel by IIF With ELISA (3016534).
Results should be correlated with Direct Immunofluorescence, Tissue Biopsy (Cutaneous, Mucosal, Epithelial) (0092572); histopathological examination of formalin-fixed tissue; and assessment of other epithelial antibodies.
For comprehensive testing, order with:
• Immunobullous Disease Antibody Panel (3001409).
Alternatively, to assess for specific disease-associated antibodies or individual antibody targets, order with:
• Pemphigus Antibody Panel, IgG (0090650),
• Pemphigus Antibodies, IgA by IIF (0092106), and
• Basement Membrane Zone Antibody Panel (3001410)
Or
• Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 (Pemphigus) Antibodies, IgG by ELISA (0090649),
• Bullous Pemphigoid (BP180 and BP230) Antibodies, IgG by ELISA (0092566), and
• Collagen Type VII Antibody, IgG by ELISA (2010905).
For more information about components, methodology, and specimen type, refer to the ARUP Immunobullous Disease Testing Comparison tool.
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Immunofluorescence (IIF)
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. Plasma.
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
The methodology is indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) of patient serum on substrates from rodents including rat bladder, mouse bladder, mouse heart, and mouse liver to detect characteristic antibody reactivity: simple columnar epithelial cell surface and basement membrane zone in bladders, intercalated discs in heart, and portal tracts in liver. Monkey esophagus substrate is included if other concurrent IIF testing does not. For specimens less than 0.5 mL, call the Immunodermatology Laboratory at 866-266-5699.
This test should be distinguished from antibody testing of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) for paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes; 3004510, 3004512, 3004517 are different tests.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88346; 88350 x4
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0092107 | Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Ab Screen | 42936-5 |
3004041 | EER Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Ab Screen | 10865-4 |
Aliases
- cell surface and basement membrane zone antibodies
- envoplakin antibodies
- intercellular substance
- mixed epithelial antibodies
- paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome (PAMS)
- Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Antibody Screen
- periplakin antibodies
- PNP
- rat bladder immunofluorescence