Skin Antibodies (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SKAB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7210

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum

Transport

Ambient (8 - 24 °C) within 48 hours; Chilled (4 - 8 °C) if longer than 48 hours

Registration

SKAB

Laboratory

Labplus Autoimmune Serology

Sample Stability

Up to 48 hours: 8 - 24 °C; Up to 14 days: 4 - 8 °C; Up to 6 months: -30 °C; Indefinite at - 80 °C

Synonyms

Pemphigoid Antibodies
Pemphigus Antibodies
Epidermal Basement Membrane Antibodies
Intercellular Cement Substance Antibodies
DSG1, DSG3, BP180, BP230

Turnaround Time

1 week

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • SST(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Additional Specimen Information

Note: x3 (three) 1mL plain micro collect (Microsample Serum) tubes required when 3.5mL SST or 4mL plain serum samples are not available.

Last updated: 12/08/2026