Endomysial Antibody, IgA by IFA
| Abbrev Code: | ENDIGA | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6971 | Order Name: | Endomysial Antibody, IgA by IFA |
| Synonyms: | Endoreticulin Antibody Panel; Celiac Disease; Coeliac Disease; Malabsorption | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86231 x1, 86231 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma. Severely lipemic, contaminated or hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50736 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 1:10 |
| Use: | Acceptable single screening test for IgA-competent individuals with suspected celiac disease. May aid in monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in celiac disease confirmed patients. |
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