Anti-Endomysial Antibodies - EMA - EMA IgA - Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy Tests - IgA EMA Screen - IgA Endomysial Antibody
Acceptable single screening test for IgA-competent individuals with suspected celiac disease.
Specimen Collection Requirements
Serum, one gold (SST) top tube
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Refrigerate.
Plasma, microbially contaminated, heat-treated or specimens containing visible particulates, specimens grossly hemolyzed or lipemic should be avoided.
Ambient (20-25°C): Unacceptable; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days: Prolonged storage at -20°C or below.
Testing Information
Indirect Immunofluorescent
Reference Values
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021 01:41:00 AM
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