Specimen

Serum

Alternate
Collection Media:

Red top tube

Minimum:

Adult - 5 ml; red top tube
Pediatric - 2 ml; red top tube

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.

Analytic Time:

1 week

Reference Range:

IgG Titer: < 1:5 Titer
Endomysial IgG antibody is useful in screening for celiac disease or 
dermatitis herpetiformis in patients with selective IgA deficiency. 
Selective IgA deficiency affects 3-5% of celiac and dermatitis 
herpetiformis patients. Endomysial IgG testing is not 100% sensitive 
for detection of such patients and it is recommended that anti-tissue 
transglutaminase EIA also be ordered for best sensitivity.

Comments:

Include relevant clinical information and consultation request.

Methodology:

Indirect Immunofluorescence

See also:
Endomysial Antibody IgA Screen, Serum
Endomysial Antibody IgG Screen, Serum
Endomysial Antibody Titer, IgA, Serum