BP180 and BP230 antibody detection by ELISA

Description
Quantitation of anti-BP180 and anti-BP230 IgG antibodies is performed on serum samples using automated ELISA methodologies. This is a quantitative test for detection of both antibodies which are associated with diseases of the pemphigoid family. The test provides diagnostic confirmation and treatment monitoring information in these patients and results are typically combined with indirect immunofluorescence data for initial diagnostic purposes.
Related condition
Reference range

<20 (BP180); <10 (BP230)

Units

U/ml (arbitrary)

Synonyms

Skin antibodies, BP180, BP230, ELISA

Testing site
Synnovis : Tissue Sciences : St Thomas' Hospital
Laboratory
Immunodermatology
Sample type and volume required

SST

Call in advance

1x serum separator tube (SST) or at least 0.5 ml pre-separated serum

Special sample instructions

SST should be received in lab within 48 hours of collection (1 month for separated serum stored at 4°C).

Turnaround time

8 working days

Contacts

Immunodermatology Laboratory at St Thomas’
Phone: 020 7188 6364
Email: immunodermatology@synnovis.co.uk
St John’s Institute of Dermatology
St Thomas’ Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 09:00 -17:00

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