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GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. Christian AABB Accreditation Certificate
  2. Christian Northeast CAP Certificate
  3. Christian Northwest CAP Certificate

            1. St. Louis Region Pediatric - Gram-positive/Gram-negative Antibiogram

            2. St. Louis Region Adult - Gram-positive/Gram-negative Antibiogram

            3. Christian Hospital - Gram-positive/Gram-negative Antibiogram

 

LINKS

Mayo Medical Laboratories

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code ENDOR Endomysial Antibodies (IgA), Serum

Additional Codes

Supplemental Test Code
6100

Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

Testing Algorithm:

If endomysial antibody screen is positive, endomysial antibody titer will be performed at an additional charge.

Literature Reference:

Vitoria JC, Arrieta A, Arranz C, et al. Antibodies to gliadin, endomysium, and tissue transglutaminase for the diagnosis of celiac disease. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1999;29:571-4.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Negative in normal individuals and in dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet. Report includes presence and titer of circulating antibody.

Literature Reference:

Binder WL, Gustoafson D, Martis P, et al. High performance anti-gliadin antibody assay: use of defined synthetic peptides. [poster]. INOVA Diagnostics.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Tuesday, Friday

Cut-off time: 0800

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86231-Endomysial antibody
86231-Endomysial antibody titer (if appropriate)

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube:

SST Serum gel tube
Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line and aliquot stored refrigerated for batch analysis. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Endomysial Antibody, Qual 16814-6
Endomysial Antibody, IgA, Quant 25399-7