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Endomysial (EMA) IgG Antibody Titer
Test Code900817
CPT Codes
86255<br /> Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
2-3 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL SST
Other Acceptable Specimens
Minimum: 5-10 mL whole blood collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Instructions
Specimen need not be refrigerated or frozen. Collect 5-10 mL of blood in a red-top or serum separator tube. If possible, separate serum from clot and place into orange tube provided with IMMCO collection kits.
If separation facilities are not available, the blood can be sent in the tube used for collection.
Note: Positive samples at a 1:2.5 screening dilution are titered to an endpoint at an additional charge.
If separation facilities are not available, the blood can be sent in the tube used for collection.
Note: Positive samples at a 1:2.5 screening dilution are titered to an endpoint at an additional charge.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 1 year (glass tubes unacceptable)
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Anti-endomysial IgG antibodies in human serum aid in the diagnosis of celiac disease in patients with IgA deficiency
