Test Overview
Test Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA)
Test Usage
Diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 8 days
Soft Order Code
EMAIG
MiChart Code
EMAIG
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo EMAIG
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Spin down and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Normal Volume
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen or ambient acceptable
Additional Information
If the screen is positive, a titer (EMAGT) will be performed at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated. Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
86231
Fee Code
AA985
Reflex CPT
86231
Reflex Fee Code
AA986