Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
IGG, IGA, INDIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE, SERUM
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1247 Geisinger Epic ID: 52913SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Alternate collection container:
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required:
5 mL serum; minimum 3 mL.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge and aliquot.
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated (cold packs).
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 48 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
88346, 88350
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Synonyms:
Quest test code 16690; IgG, IgA, In; Cutaneous Indirect
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/11/2024 These studies are complementary diagnostic and prognostic tools for autoimmune blistering diseases, connective tissue disorders, and vasculitides. It is a semiquantitative technique whereby a double immunolabeling is performed to evaluate the presence and titer of circulating anti-epithelial cell surface, anti-basement membrane, anti-nuclear, and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies.
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