A prospective study on serum antibodies against target antigens of bullous autoimmune diseases and genetic susceptibility.
About this study
This study aims to see how effective a new blood test (using a diagnostic test called EUROIMMUN biochip) is in diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune blistering skin diseases, in comparison to the standard blood test.
Ethics
All research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The ethical aspects of this research study have been approved by the Royal Melbourne Hospital HREC.
This study is being carried out according to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). This statement protects the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies.
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