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HelpTest ID BLOD0481 Endomysial IgA Antibody SemiQuant
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | greater than 7 days | preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Thursday
Methodology
Staining of Rhesus Monkey Esophagus substrate by Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay for IgA Anti Endomysial Antibodies (EMA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86231
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Report Available
1 - 4 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 6418 | Endomysial IgA |