Antigliadin IgA Antibody
Order Code:
GLIIGA
Test Summary
Antigliadin antibody (AGA) is present in the serum of patients with Celiac Disease (or Sprue) which is a hypersensitivity to gluten in the diet (wheat). There are two types of antibodies that may be measures: IgA and IgG. IgA antibody is the most specific for Celiac Disease. However, a relatively high percentage of patients with this disease also have an IgA deficiency. In these patients, the IgG antibody can be helpful in helping diagnose the disease.
Aliases
- N/A
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 = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
GLIIGA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1472
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86258
Billing Code
- 500256
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < 20 = Negative | No detectable antibody by the ELISA test |
| 20 - 30 = Positive | Weak Positive | ||
| > 30 = Positive | Moderate - Strong Positive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days
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 = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < 20 = Negative | No detectable antibody by the ELISA test |
| 20 - 30 = Positive | Weak Positive | ||
| > 30 = Positive | Moderate - Strong Positive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days