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Celiac Panel
| 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. | ||