Test Category:
Investigation Name:Epidermal – Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita antibodies
Alias or Abbreviation:Collagen
Intro:
Indication:Specific antibodies associated with autoimmune skin disease, Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
Further information:
The following ELISA assays are available:
• Collagen VII.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:(arbitrary) U/mL
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:BPPG
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Reference Laboratory Details:Immunodermatology, St Thomas's Hospital, London (Synnovis)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
Lead Contact Details:Clinical queries email: rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695279
