| Test Name: | Celiac Panel |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB821 | | |
| CPT Code: | 83516, 86255 |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum, 4.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Tuesday-Saturday |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 2-4 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2 - 8° C within 5 days. If longer storage is required, store and transport at -20° C within 25 days. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | See patient report. |
| Additional Information: | Panel includes Transglutaminase IgA, Reticulin IgA Ab, Endomysial IgA Ab Screen, Gliadin IgG Ab and Gliadin IgA Ab. |