Cutaneous Immunofluorescence IgA Ab
Order Name
Skin IgA IFA
Test Number: 5197386
Revision Date 07/17/2026
Test Number: 5197386
Revision Date 07/17/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cutaneous Immunofluorescence IgA Ab
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | n/a |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: 1mL Serum from an SST Clot Tube or Red No Gel Clot Tube in an approved transport tube. (Note: Minimum Volume 0.5mL does not allow for repeat testing.) Stability Requirements: Room temperature 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3) Cause for Rejection: Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; gross icterus. |
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| Expected TAT | 3-5 Days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 160098 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CPT Code(s) | 86255x4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lab Section | Reference Lab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||