Test Overview
Test Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Test Usage

Aiding in the diagnosis of rare subepithelial autoimmune blistering diseases, including anti-laminin 332 pemphigoid, anti-p200 pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, and systemic bullous lupus erythematosus

Reference Range *

Normal patients: Negative

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

Test Limitations

Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical information, histopathologic pattern observed on skin biopsy, results of direct immunofluorescence from a perilesional biopsy, results of indirect immunofluorescence with salt-split skin and esophageal substrates, and other testing as clinically indicated.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Varies
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo RSBV
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated.

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

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86255
    NY State Approved
    No