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
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
8 - 12 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 Labs
Billing
CPT Code
86255
Fee Code
AA495
NY State Approved
No