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Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-6 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
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 3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric or grossly lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Test Number
Components
Reference Interval
Immunoglobulin A
Age
Reference Interval (mg/dL)
0-2 years
2-126
3-4 years
14-212
5-9 years
52-226
10-14 years
42-345
15-18 years
60-349
19 years and older
68-408
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
The Celiac Disease Reflexive Cascade begins with Immunoglobulin A. Depending on findings, one or more reflexive tests may be required in order to provide a clinical interpretation. Tests added may include Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgA; Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG; Endomysial Antibody, IgA by IFA; Deamidated Gliadin Peptide (DGP) Antibody, IgA; Deamidated Glaidin Peptide (DGP) Antibody, IgG; and/or Celiac Disease Dual Antigen Screen. Refer to the Celiac Testing Algorithm found at https://www.arupconsult.com/Algorithms/CeliacDz.pdf. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
82784; if reflexed additional CPT codes may apply: 83516; 86231; 86258 x2; 86364 x2
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