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Test Directory / Skin Antibodies (indirect immunofluorescence) including epidermal antibodies, intracellular substance (ICS) and basement membrane (BM).
Skin Antibodies (indirect immunofluorescence) including epidermal antibodies, intracellular substance (ICS) and basement membrane (BM).
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Skin Antibodies (indirect immunofluorescence) including epidermal antibodies, intracellular substance (ICS) and basement membrane (BM). |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | SK |
| Profile | N/A |
| Clinical Indication | Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus blistering skin diseases. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 5 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 14 days |
| Turnaround Time | 14 days |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ |
| Reference Interval | Negative or positive |
| Limitations | The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples. Only serum samples will be accepted |
