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Endomysial IgA Antibodies

Order Code: ENDIGA

Test Summary

A positive IgA endomysial antibody result supports the diagnosis of celiac disease.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Minimum Volume

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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

ENDIGA

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB1245

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86231

Billing Code

500253

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

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

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	Negative

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days