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Alternate Names
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Anti-Skin Antibodies, Skin Antibodies, Intercellular Substance Antibodies, ICCS, Skin Basement Membrane Antibodies, Immunobullous Disease, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Indirect Immunofluorescence for Skin Antibodies |
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Test Code
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SKIN |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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A request for skin antibodies, will result in performance of the following tests:
- Anti-Skin Basement Membrane Antibodies
- Anti-intercellular Cement Substance Antibodies
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Collection Instructions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Fortnightly |
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Min Test Volume
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5mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 4 weeks from collection, if refrigerated. |
