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Endomysial Antibody, IgG
Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended as an initial test to evaluate for suspected celiac disease (CD). The preferred test to screen for CD is Celiac Disease Reflexive Cascade, Serum (3016817).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Refrigerated.
Contaminated specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
1-8 days
Reference Interval
Effective November 14, 2011
Less than 1:10
Interpretive Data
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.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86231
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2005502 | Endomysial Antibody, IgG | 51699-7 |
Aliases
- IgA Deficient Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy Tests
- EMA
- EMA IgG
- Anti-Endomysial Antibodies
