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The EUROIMMUN Anti-BP230-CF ELISA (IgG) test kit is intended for the qualitative or semi-quantitative determination of immunoglobulin class IgG antibodies against BP230 in human serum and plasma (K3-EDTA, Li+heparin, Na+-citrate). It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid, in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

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The EUROIMMUN Anti-BP180-4X ELISA (IgG) test kit is intended for the qualitative or semiquantitative determination of IgG class autoantibodies against BP180 in human serum and plasma. It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid (PB), in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

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The MESACUP BP180 or BP230 TEST is a semi-quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of anti BP180 or BP230 antibodies in human serum. The MESACUP TESTS are intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid in the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid are known to have either BP180 or BP230 or both types of antibodies in serum. It is recommended that each patient be tested for BP180 and BP230 antibodies.

BP means Bullous pemphigoid. Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic blistering of the skin. It ranges from mildly itchy welts to severe blisters and infection, and may affect a small area of the body or be widespread. The vast majority of those affected are elderly, but it has been seen at all ages. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning it is caused when the body's immune system malfunctions. The immune system is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and disease, but instead produces against healthy tissue, cells and organs. Some patients with BP have other autoimmune diseases such diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Various other factors have been reported to play a role in triggering BP. These include drugs (furosemide, penicillin's), mechanical trauma, and physical traumas (burns from radiation, sun or heat). The BP180 Elisa kit is designed to detect the BP180 protein. The related BP230 Elisa kit is designed to detect the autoantigen BP230, also known as bullous pemphigoid antigen.