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Test Code CELIACSC Celiac Screen

Specimen Draw Volume

5.0 mL Gold SST -  Endomysial Antibody IgA

3.0 mL Gold SST - Gliadin IgG IgA Antibodies

1.0 mL GRN PST - Immunoglobulin A

3.0 mL Gold SST - Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody

Processing Instructions

Endomysial Antibody IgA - Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate. 

Gliadin IgG IgA Antibodies - Draw in a Gold SST  tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate.

Immunoglobulin A - Draw in a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody - Draw in a Gold SST  tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge,  and refrigerate.

Stability

Endomysial Antibody IgA - Stability: Room Temp 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days

Gliadin IgG IgA Antibodies - Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, >7 days freeze.

Immunoglobulin A - Stability:  Room temp 3 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 6 months.

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody - Stability:  Refrigerated 7 days, >7 days freeze.

Performed Test Frequency

Mondays

CPT(s)

82784  86258  86258  86364  86231 (IF TITER REFLEX ADDITIONAL 86231)

Performing Location

Test performed at MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Des Moines, Iowa.

Cerner Order Code

CELIACSC

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Gold SST or Red Top - Endomysial Antibody IgA

Gold SST or Red Top - Gliadin IgG IgA Antibodies

GRN PST, Gold SST or Red Top - Immunoglobulin A

Gold SST or Red Top - Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody

Panel Includes

Endomysial Antibody IgA

Gliadin IgG IgA Antibodies

Immunoglobulin A

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody