Endomysial IgA

Test Code: TD_4721
CPT Code(s): 86231

$35

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Endomysial IgA

Methodology

Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Heat-treated
Plasma
Microbially contaminated

Reference Range(s)

<1:10

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

Unacceptable room temperature
7 days refrigerated
Undetermined frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube.
Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.