Desmoglein 1 and 3 DSG13

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Desmoglein 1 and 3

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Desmoglein 1 and 3

Clinical Info

Preferred screening test for patients suspected to have an autoimmune blistering disorder of the skin or mucous membranes (pemphigus)

Aiding in the diagnosis of pemphigus

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 11 Days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

83516 x 2
LOINC Code: 94335-7

PDM

1559234

Result Interpretation

DESMOGLEIN 1

<18 U (negative)

 18-36 U (indeterminate)

≥36 U (positive)


                      

DESMOGLEIN 3

<19 U (negative)

19-37 U (indeterminate)

≥37 U (positive)

Forms