Endomysial Antibodies (IgA)

Description: 
IgG anti-endomysial (EMA) antibody is tested for when a coeliac antibody request is from an IgA deficient individual. IgA EMA is at present routinely tested for when IgA TTG is positive. The test has high sensitivity and specificity for coeliac disease. We offer EMA by indirect immunofluorescence on primate oesophagus.
Related condition or disease: 
Coeliac disease
Reference range: 

Negative

Units: 
Negative / Positive
Department: 
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (Gold top vacutainer)
Turnaround time: 
10 working days
Special sample instructions: 

All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Serum stored at 4°C should be sent by first class post
Time limit for extra tests: 
10 days
Contacts:
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department at King's College Hospital
General Enquiry : 020 3299 8752 / 020 3299 1171
King's College Hospital
Bessemer Wing - 1st Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 04/01/2021