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Test Code LAB872 Giliadin (Deamidated) Antibody, IgG, Serum

Reporting Title

Giliadin (Deamidated) AB, IgG, S

Methodology

Bio-Flash Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Useful For: Assessment of deaminated giliadin IgG antibodies for evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms and individuals at increased risk (family history, previous diagnosis with associated disorder, positivty for HLA DQ2 and/or DQ8).

Monitoring response to a gluten-free diet in patients with celiac disease.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Sevices- RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Serum Gold Top

Acceptable: Speckled or plain red top tubes are also acceptable.

Spin down and send 1ml of serum refrigerated

Hemolyzed, iteric or contaminated specimens are not acceptable.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Serum Frozen 21 days

 

Reference Values

Negative: < 20 CU

Weak Positive: 20-30 CU

Positive: > 30 CU

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday day shift only

Specimen Transport Requirements

Refrigerate: OK

Frozen:OK

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86258