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
Synonyms
    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
    NY State Approved
    No