Test Code LAB12378 Endomysial IgA Antibodies
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ENDOM
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 2 weeks
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<1:10 Negative
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
86231 reflex to titer 86231
Unacceptable Conditions
Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.