Test Overview
Test Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA), monkey esophagus substrate.
Test Usage
For diagnosis and managment of patients with celiac disease.
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
A negative result does not exclude the diagnosis of celiac disease. Patients with mild gluten sensitive enteropathy may have a negative result.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Wednesday
Analytic Time
8 hours
Soft Order Code
EMA
MiChart Code
Endomysial Ab IgA, Titer
Synonyms
- Anti-Endomysial Antibody (EMA)
- Celiac Disease Antibody
- Celiac Disease Antibody, Endomysial
- Gluten Sensitivity Antibody, Endomysial
- Anti-Endomysial Antibody (EMA)
- Celiac Disease Antibody
- EMA
- EMA TTR
- Endomysial Antibody IgA
- Endomysial Antibody IgA, Titer
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Immunopathology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Red top tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL serum
Additional Information
If the screen is positive, a titer will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.
Billing
CPT Code
86231
Fee Code
KA043
Reflex CPT
86231
Reflex Fee Code
KA044
LOINC
46126-9