| Test CODE | NAME |
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5841
Endomysial Antibody, IgA
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) |
| Performed: | Twice a week |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 0.5 ml serum
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection: Lipemic; hemolyzed; microbially-contaminated sera
Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated:1 week, Frozen: 30 days NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 26255 |