Endomysial Antibody, IgG
Test Mnemonic
ENDIGG
CPT Codes
- 86256 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into a standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Tue, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
Reference Range
| Endomysial Antibody, IgG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| < 1:10 |
Special Info
Contaminated specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
The presence of endomysial antibodies IgG may be useful in identifying IgA-deficient patients at risk for celiac disease. To establish the diagnosis of celiac disease, a positive result must be confirmed through a biopsy of the small intestine. May aid in monitoring adherence to a gluten-free diet in patients with confirmed celiac disease.