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Endomysial Antibody Screen (IgA), Reflex to Titer

Test Code
94947


CPT Codes
86255<br /> **Restricted Client Code**

Includes
If the Endomysial Antibody(IgA) Screen is Positive, then Endomysial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code 86256.)


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Antiendomysial antibodies of the IgA class seem to be the most sensitive and specific marker for celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis as compared to antireticulin and antigliadin antibodies, which may also be present in these disorders.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.