Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Antibodies (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Antibodies (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RDES13
- Epic Ordering
- Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Antibodies (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 0090649
- Description
Ordering Recommendation: Use to monitor disease in patients diagnosed with various pemphigus variants and increased IgG desmoglein 1 and/or IgG desmoglein 3 antibodies; antibody levels correlate with disease activity.
- References
- ARUP Test Information: Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 (Pemphigus) Antibodies, IgG by ELISA
- Forms & Requisitions
- ARUP Clinical Information for Immunodermatology Form (optional)
- Synonyms
- 0090649, Anti-Desmoglein 1, Anti-Desmoglein 3, Desmoglein 1, Desmoglein 3, desmosomal protein antibodies, desmosome antibodies, DSG1, DSG3, DSGAB, endemic pemphigus, fogo selvagem, ICS antibodies, Pemphigus erythematosus, Pemphigus foliaceus, Pemphigus vegetans, Pemphigus vulgaris, RDS13G
- Components
-
Code Name RDESG1 Desmoglein 1 IgG Antibody RDES1R Desmoglein 1 IgG Reference Range RDESG3 Desmoglein 3 IgG Antibody RDES3R Desmoglein 3 IgG Reference Range RDS13I Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Interpretation RDS13C Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Comment RDS13L Desmoglein 1 and 3 IgG Performing Lab
Interpretation
- Method
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Desmoglein 1 IgG Antibody:
Normal (Negative): <14 U/mL Borderline/Indeterminate: 14-20 U/mL Increased (positive): >20 U/mL Desmoglein 3 IgG Antibody:
Normal (Negative): <9 U/mL Borderline/Indeterminate: 9-20 U/mL Increased (positive): >20 U/mL - References
- ARUP Test Information: Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 (Pemphigus) Antibodies, IgG by ELISA
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
6 mL in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
- Forms & Requisitions
- ARUP Clinical Information for Immunodermatology Form (optional)
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories:
- Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
- Optional: Submit a completed ARUP Clinical Information for Immunodermatology Form with the order.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely; Ambient: 1 week.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, plasma.
- Quantity
-
requested: 2 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Processing
- Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0090649
- Interfaced: No
- If the (optional) Immunodermatology Form was completed, include it with the ARUP batch sheet.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely; Ambient: 1 week.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, plasma.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Sendouts (SO)
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout ARUP forwards to University of Utah Immunodermatology Laboratory
800-242-2787417 S. Wakara Way
Suite 2151
Salt Lake City, UT 84108Immunodermatology Lab (Direct): 801-581-7139
- Frequency
- Performed: Varies. Reported: 3-9 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 83516x2
- LOINC
- 94335-7
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4786