Endomysial Antibody, IgG
| Label Mnemonic: | EMAIGG |
| Epic code: | LAB8876 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL serum in a red top tube
Absolute Minimum: 0.15 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.15 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Contaminated specimens.
Turn Around
Time:
1-8 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Less than 1:10
Interpretive Data:
The presence of endomysial antibodies IgG, may be useful in identifying IgA-deficient patients at risk for celiac disease. To establish the diagnosis of celiac disease, a positive result must be confirmed through a biopsy of the small intestine.
Comments:
Ordering Recommendation:
Acceptable single screening test for IgA-deficient individuals with suspected celiac disease.
May aid in monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in celiac disease confirmed patients.
Acceptable single screening test for IgA-deficient individuals with suspected celiac disease.
May aid in monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in celiac disease confirmed patients.
Methodology:
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
CPT Code:
86256