Test Code ENDABP ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY SCREEN (IGA) WITH REFLEX TO TITER [LAB4646]

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory

Monday through Friday, samples received prior to 7:00 AM

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Preferred Collection Container:

SST (Serum Separator)

Also Acceptable Collection Container:

Red (No Additive)

Collection Information:

Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator). Red (No Additive) also acceptable.

Transport Information:

Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic transport vial. Send refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.5 mL of serum (approximately 1.0 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)

Unacceptable Conditions:

Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days - Preferred

Frozen Stability:

12 months (one freeze thaw cycle)

Ambient Stability:

NOT Acceptable

86231, 86231 if applicable