ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODIES, BLOOD
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
	Test Performed At:
		Barnes Jewish Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		Draw 4.0 mL of whole blood in a SST® (Serum Separator Tube) preferred; a plain, red-top tube(s) is acceptable; send to lab.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 2.0 mL serum to BJ Heme.
	Reference Values:
		Report includes presence and titer of circulating antibody
		Negative in normal individuals and in dermatitis herpetiformis or celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Tuesday, Friday
	Cut- Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		2-5 days
	CPT Code:
		86255 – screen
		86256 – titer
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Qualitative ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Endomysial Ab Ql

Last Updated 01/07