Test Overview
Test Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Test Usage

Diagnosis of paraneoplastic pemphigus/paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome (PNP/PAMS) in the setting of erosive or lichenoid mucocutaneous disease

Reference Range *

Negative in normal individuals

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Wednesday - Friday
Analytic Time

8 days

Soft Order Code
PNPAB
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo PNPAB
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in a red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Refrigerate.

Normal Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen or ambient are acceptable.
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
86255
Fee Code
AA495