DIAGNOSTIC TEST 280

Collagen Type VII IgG Antibodies (IgG)

Diagnostic test for antibodies against Collagen VII (IgG). For suspicion of autoimmune skin disease, such as pemphigoid and differential diagnosis of pemphigus, EBA etc.

Indication

Suspicion of pemphigoid and differential diagnosis of pemphigus

Sample material

Serum

  • Minim. volume: 0,5 mL

Transport

  • Within Sweden: room temperature
  • International: cold

Method

ELISA

Reference interval

< 1.0 negative

Result

Results are reported as negative or positive with ratio.

Interpretation

These antibodies may occur in Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (EBA).

References

  • Koga H et al. J Dermatol. 2025. Correlation of BP180, BP230, and type VII collagen antibody titers in serum, blister fluid, erosion, and saliva in pemphigoid diseases. PMID: 39916594.
  • Minakawa S et al. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2022. A Case of Anti-BP180-type Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid with IgG and IgA Autoantibodies Showing Distinct Reactivities. PMID: 36153720

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Last updated: 2026-09-14