Endomysial IgA Antibody




Test Mnemonic

ENDOMY

CPT Codes

  • 86256 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

27038-9

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumSST (Gold) Refrigerated 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 day
Refrigerated7 days
Frozen14 days

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)  

Reference Range

Endomysial IgA Antibody
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       NormalNegative: < 1:10dilution

Clinical Info

Endomysial IgA antibody assay is used an aid in diagnosis of celiac disease in individuals who are not IgA-deficient. Clinical correlation required.