• Acceptable single screening test for IgA-deficient individuals with suspected celiac disease.
• Preferred screening test is Celiac Disease Reflexive Cascade (2008114) or Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody, IgG (0056009). (IgA testing recommended to identify IgA deficiency.)
• May aid in monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in celiac disease confirmed patients.
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Tue, Fri
1-8 days
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)
Effective November 14, 2011
Less than 1:10
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.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
86256
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2005502 | Endomysial Antibody, IgG | 51699-7 |
- Anti-Endomysial Antibodies
- EMA
- EMA IgG
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy Tests
- IgA Deficient Celiac Disease