Celiac Disease Antibody Panel

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Test Code
CELPK


Alias/See Also
73861;
Celiac Disease;
Celiac Panel;
Celiac PL;
Celiac Sprue Panel;


CPT Codes
82784, 86258 X2, 86231, 86364

Includes
Includes: Antigliadin IgA Antibody(74221), Antigliadin IgG Antibody(74222), Endomysial IgA Antibodies(74224), Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody IgA(8821), Immunoglobulin A(539)


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL) 


Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.


Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
 


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
Even days of the week
BS; IMMUNO A =  TX


Report Available
3 days


Clinical Significance
Patients with celiac disease display a hypersensitivity to gluten (wheat, rye and barley) in their diet. This panel helps differentiate patients with celiac disease from patients with other inflammatory bowel diseases.


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: January 19, 2022


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.