Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Antibodies
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
PEM |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 x 5 mL gold top SST tubes
3 mL serum |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, remove serum, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, remove serum, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
The test Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA) is reported along with the Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Antibodies. |
| Testing Location |
Hamilton Reference Lab |
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| Testing Frequency |
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| Alternate Name(s) |
Bullous Pemphigoid Antibody, Skin Antibodies |
| Reference Interval |
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