ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY IGA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ENDOM
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028880
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 028880
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Lipemia; hemolysis; microbially-contaminated sera
Lipemia; hemolysis; microbially-contaminated sera
Methods
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Clinical Utilities
Tissue transglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease.1
CPT Codes
86231
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
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