Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Antigliadin Antibody (Immunoglobulin G and Immunoglobulin A), Antiendomysial Antibody (Immunoglobulin A), and Antitissue Transglutaminase Antibody (Immunoglobulin A)
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Endomysial antibodies (EMA), gliadin deamidated peptide (IgG and IgA) antibodies, tTG.
Rationale
To assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of gluten-sensitive enteropathies that may damage intestinal mucosa.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for gliadin antibodies (IgA and IgG) and tissue transglutaminase antibodies (IgA and IgG): Negative; indirect immunofluorescence for endomysial antibodies: Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Endomysial antibodies (EMA), gliadin deamidated peptide (IgG and IgA) antibodies, tTG.
Rationale
To assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of gluten-sensitive enteropathies that may damage intestinal mucosa.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for gliadin antibodies (IgA and IgG) and tissue transglutaminase antibodies (IgA and IgG): Negative; indirect immunofluorescence for endomysial antibodies: Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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