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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: DSG 1 and 3
Performed: Varies
Turn Around Time: 4-9 days
CPT Codes: 83516 X 2
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: Use to monitor disease in patients diagnosed with pemphigus and increased IgG desmoglein 1 and/or 3 antibodies; antibody levels correlate with disease activity.
Link:
Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 Antibodies in Pemphigus, IgG
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
DSG 1 |
ELISA |
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<14.0 (Negative) |
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Units |
DSG 3 |
ELISA |
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<9.0 (Negative) |
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Units |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red with Gel, 5mL |
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