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Walk-in-lab Lab Test: Endomysial Antibody Blood Test, IgA

Endomysial Antibody Blood Test, IgA

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Tissue transglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease.

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Diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease, monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease. Because of the high specificity of endomysial antibodies for celiac disease, the test may obviate the need for multiple small bowel biopsies to verify the diagnosis. 

Sample Report
Test Code(s):

164996, 15064

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No fasting required. It is recommended to follow a regular diet including items that contain gluten for 2 weeks prior to the test as a gluten-free diet may not provide an accurate representation of potential gluten sensitivity.

Test Results:

1-4 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.


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