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HelpTest Code EMAA / ENDOM-MC ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODIES, IgA
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | EMAA |
| EPIC | LAB10233 |
| Michigan | ENDOM |
Performing Laboratory
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
Useful For
Diagnosing dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease and for monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence Antibody (IFA)
Reference Values
<1:10 Negative
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 Days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated in a screw-capped, plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Days
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86231 |
Qualitative or Semiquantitative Immunoassays |
|
| 86231 | Titer - 86231 - included if positive) |
Performing Laboratory Location
Michigan Co-Tenancy Laboratory at Warde Medical Laboratory (MCL)
LOINC Code Information
27038-9
Clinical Significance
Because of the high specificity of endomysial antibodies for celiac disease, the test may obviate the need for multiple small bowel biopsies to verify the diagnosis. This may be particularly advantageous in the pediatric population, including the evaluation of children with failure to thrive.
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube