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HelpTest Code 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.
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 |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see EMA / Endomysial Antibodies, IgA, Serum.
Negative
Performing 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 |
Useful For
Confirmation of a positive IgA-endomysial antibodies result
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday