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HelpTest ID EMAT Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see EMA / Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
65091Useful For
Confirmation of a positive IgA-endomysial antibodies result
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see EMA / Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum.
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
EMA Titer, S (IgA)Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see EMA / Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86231
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EMAT | EMA Titer, S (IgA) | 27038-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 65091 | EMA Titer, S (IgA) | 27038-9 |