Endomysial Antibody, IgG

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Ordering Recommendation

• 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.

Mnemonic
EMA IGG
Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Tue, Fri

Reported

1-8 days

New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

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)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

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.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes

86256

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2005502 Endomysial Antibody, IgG 51699-7
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Aliases
  • Anti-Endomysial Antibodies
  • EMA
  • EMA IgG
  • Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy Tests
  • IgA Deficient Celiac Disease
Endomysial Antibody, IgG