Endomysial Antibody, IgA
| Label Mnemonic: | EMAIGA |
| Epic code: | LAB8875 |
| 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:
Plasma. Severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed specimens.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
1-5 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Less than 1:10
Interpretive Data:
The endomysial antigen has been identified as the protein cross-linking enzyme known as tissue transglutaminase.
Comments:
Ordering Recommendation:
Acceptable single screening test for IgA-competent 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-competent 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