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Endomysial Antibody
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Special instructions
Time limit for add on = 2 days Interdering substances = none known
Minimum retesting interval
Test should not be repeated within 56 days
Reference range
=negative
Linked to
TTG
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Immunology
Clinical Application
Useful in diagnosis of coeliac disease. Usually IgA but, in certain circumstances, IgG.
IgA endomysial will reflex from a positive TTG.
IgG endomysial will be performed on samples that are IgA deficient.
