Endomysial Antibody, IgA

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 1 - 4 days
CPT Code:

86255

Test Type: 1 mL Serum
Stability Time:
Temperature Period
Freeze 14 days
Room 14 days  
Refrigerator 14 days  
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3

Overview:

Tissue transglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease.1

1. Dieterich W, Ehnis T, Bauer M, et al. Identification of tissue transglutaminase as the autoantigen of celiac disease. Nat Med. 1997 Jul; 3(7):797-801. PubMed 9212111

Biagi F, Pezzimenti D, Campanella J, Vadacca GB, Corazza GR. Endomysial and tissue transglutaminase antibodies in coeliac sera: A comparison not influenced by previous serological testing. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2001 Sep; 36(9):955-958. PubMed 11521986

National Institute of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement on Celiac Disease. NIH Consens State Sci Statements. 2004 Jun 28-30; 21(1):1-23. PubMed 17308551

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.

Refrigerate.