The ASA (Monkey Esophagus) kit is designed for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of antibodies associated with Pemphigus and Bullous Pemphigoid by the indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) technique and is for In Vitro diagnostic use.
A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of antibodies to skin in a clinical specimen, using a fluorescent immunoassay method. This test is typically used to aid the diagnosis of skin disorders (e.g., autoimmune bullous dermatoses such as pemphigus vulgaris, paraneoplastic pemphigus, or dermatitis herpetiformis); antibodies detected are typically directed at structural proteins of the skin and/or superficial mucosa (e.g., gliadin, desmoglein, collagen, endomysium).