Test Code GLIAD Gliadin IgG & IgA Antibodies, (Deamidated)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB725
Epic Description: GLIADIN IgG & IgA ANTIBODIES, (DEAMIDATED)
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Alternate | Lavender, EDTA | 3.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into screw-capped plastic tube. Refrigerate specimen. Transport specimen refrigerated on ice packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Rejection criteria
Heparinized Plasma, hemolysis, lipemia
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: GLIAD
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=GLIADIN+IgG+%26+IgA+ANTIBODIES+%28DEAMIDATED%29
Assay Frequency
Monday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3- 5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum or EDTA plasma into screw-capped plastic tube. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86258 x 2