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
Synonyms
    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
    NY State Approved
    No