Endomysial IgA Panel : 1016419

Test Code

ENDMAB or 1016419

Alias/See Also

antiendomysial antibody; failure to thrive; celiac disease; Sprue; Celiac Testing; Failure to Thrive; Gluten Sensitive

CPT Codes
86231

Includes

If the screen is positive, a titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86231).

Instructions

Serum separator tube (gold top preferred) or a plain red top tube.

Transport Container

Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport; if a plain red top tube, centrifuge and aliquot serum (Min. 0.2 mL) into a standard transport tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Acceptable for longer periods

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Monday & Wednesday & Friday

Report Available

1-4 days

Limitations

This FDA approved test is a semi-quantitative measurement of IgA. The titer result may not correlate with state or severity of disease.

Reference Range

Negative (screened at 1:10 dilution)
A titer will be reported from 1:10 to 1:640 if result is Positive.

Clinical Significance

Celiac disease (CD) is a life-long condition in which the ingestion of gluten leads to chronic inflammation and damage of the small intestinal mucosa. When used in conjuction with clinical symptoms and history, tests for antibodies may be useful in screening for CD or aid in monitoring adherence to a gluten-free diet.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.