Test directory: Desmoglein Antibodies (1 and 3)

Ordering Code 8627
Test Name Desmoglein Antibodies (1 and 3)
Alias Desmoglein 1 and Desmoglein 3 (Pemphigus) Antibodies
desmosomal protein antibodies
desmosome antibodies
DSG 1
DSG 3
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Desmoglein 1 Antibody ALL See report.
Desmoglein 3 Antibody ALL See report.