Endomysial antibodies - serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5 mL blood in plain tube. |
| Method | Indirect IF (endomsyial). Immunoassay (transglutaminase) measured. |
| Reference Interval | Consult laboratory. |
| Application | Diagnosis of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. |
| Interpretation | IgA endomysial antibodies IgA transglutaminase antibodies have a specificity of >90% for the diagnosis of coeliac disease. The test may be negative in patients with coeliac disease associated with IgA deficiency. |
| Reference | Wong R et al, Antibody and genetic testing in coeliac disease, Pathology August 2003, 285-304. |