Question 1

How and what kind of material do I need to send?

Accepted Answer

For serological examination you can send a 10 ml blood tube. For direct immunofluorescence a biopsy of 4mm can be sent in normal saline and must be received by the laboratory within 24 hours. Both materials can be sent at room temperature. You can find the address of the laboratory on the contact (javascript:void(0))page.

Question 2

Where can I find the application forms?

Accepted Answer

Applicationform for Serology of autoimmuun blister disease:

Applicationform for Biopsy of autoimmuun blister disease:

Question 3

How long does it take before I can expect a result?

Accepted Answer

The definitive result will be submitted by mail within 4-6 weeks.

Question 4

What are the costs?

Accepted Answer

Below you can see an overview of our rates.  
 
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As of 01-01-2025, the UMCG has transitioned to recording medical procedures using VT terms; from this date onward, Health Care will no longer be documented using CBV codes.
The “verrichtingenthesaurus” (VT) is the national standard for recording medical procedures. It is a list of clinically relevant procedure terms linked to the international medical terminology standard SNOMED CT. The VT enables standardized documentation of procedures. The recorded data can be reused multiple times without additional administrative burden. In short, the VT facilitates consistent documentation, storage, and exchange of health data. Starting 01-01-2025, at 7:00 AM, the UMCG will therefore use VT codes for recording care.

For further information you can contact us by sending an email to labimmunodermatologie@umcg.nl or you can call +3150-3612871. You can also find more information on the UMCG website: Kosten zorg(https://www.umcg.nl/-/kosten-zorg)

Laboratory Immunodermatology

University Medical Center Groningen

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