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ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY IGA, SERUM
Test CodeLAB7885
CPT Codes
86255
Includes
Pathologist interpretation included
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells.
Transport Container
Gold tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Hemolyzed
- Lipemic
Methodology
Fluorescent non-infectious agent antibody; screen, each antibody
Setup Schedule
M, W, F
Batched, once per day run on day shift
Batched, once per day run on day shift
Report Available
Same day as tested
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
This test is used to diagnose or monitor Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by an inappropriate immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
Anti-Endomysial antibodies (EMA), IgA class detects antibodies to endomysium, the thin connective tissue layer that covers individual muscle fibers.
Anti-Endomysial antibodies (EMA), IgA class detects antibodies to endomysium, the thin connective tissue layer that covers individual muscle fibers.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
