Test ID BLOD0481 Endomysial IgA Antibody SemiQuant
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | greater than 7 days | preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Thursday
Report Available
1 - 4 days
Methodology
Staining of Rhesus Monkey Esophagus substrate by Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay for IgA Anti Endomysial Antibodies (EMA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86231
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 6418 | Endomysial IgA |