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GLIADIN (DEAMIDATED) ANTIBODY, IGG, SERUM
Test CodeLAB3041011
CPT Codes
83516
Includes
Included in Celiac Screening Profile, IgA with Reflex to IgG, Serum
Preferred Specimen
Adult: Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold Top Microtainers
Pediatric: 2 Gold Top Microtainers
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
One Red Top Tube
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to properly fill the tube.
Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Dayshift
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, which includes patients with symptoms compatible with celiac disease, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk of celiac disease
Evaluating the response to treatment with a gluten-free diet.
Evaluating the response to treatment with a gluten-free diet.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
