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GLIADIN DEAMIDATED IGG ANTIBODY

Test Code
LAB8415 (MISCELLANEOUS)


CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL (3 mL)


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested. 


Transport Container
Gold tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 48 hours; otherwise freeze


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
T, Th

Batched; once per day run


Clinical Significance
A positive result indicates the presence of Gliadin IgG antibodies and suggests the possibility of certain gluten sensitive enteropathies such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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