| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Endomysial Ab, IgA |
| Code |
Endomysial Antibody. |
|
CPT Code |
86255 |
| Last Modified |
4/11/2018 2:01:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Endomys Ab. |
| Synonyms |
Endo antibody, |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Gold or Red |
| Collection Volume |
3.5 mL Gold or 4.0 mL Red |
| Storage |
Frozen, Refrigerated, Ambient 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
Monday - Friday |
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
164996 Endomysial Antibody IgA |
| Clinical Use |
Tissue tranglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
1.0 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
| Limitations |
Causes for Rejection: Lipemia; hemolysis; microbially-contaminated sera |
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