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Skin Antibodies (indirect immunofluorescence) including epidermal antibodies, intracellular substance (ICS) and basement membrane (BM).

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Skin Antibodies (indirect immunofluorescence) including epidermal antibodies, intracellular substance (ICS) and basement membrane (BM).
Common Abbreviations	SK
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus blistering skin diseases.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	5 ml
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	14 days
Turnaround Time	14 days
Laboratory	Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ
Reference Interval	Negative or positive
Limitations	The assay should not be performed on grossly haemolysed or grossly lipaemic samples. Only serum samples will be accepted

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The following wards are closed to visitors:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care and Ash Ward at Scarborough Hospital

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

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