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CELIAC DISEASE REFLEXIVE CASCADE

Test Code
LAB4668


Includes
Gliadin (Deamidated) Antibody (IgG, IgA); Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody (IgG, IgA); Endomysial Antibody Screen (IgA); IgA, Serum
If the Endomysial Antibody Screen IgA is abnormal, Endomysial Antibody Titer is performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).


Preferred Specimen
6 mL serum


Minimum Volume
2.4 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Microbially contaminated serum • Specimen containing visible particles • Heat inactivated samples should not be used


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) • Immunoturbidometry



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.