L255

Test CODE NAME

L255

Endomysial Antibody, IgA, NY State

Methodology: Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube - 1 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection Lipemia; hemolysis; microbially-contaminated sera
Stability: After separation from cells: Room Temperature/Refrigerated/Frozen: 14 days  
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 5841 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Lab 
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
CPT Code(s): 86255