Laboratory Medicine Program
Anti-endomysial antibodies
(EMA)
Clinical Decription:
The detection of EMA aids in the diagnosis of gluten sensitive enteropathy ie celiac disease (CD) and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Method: Turbidimetric; Manual
Component Tests Used: n/a
Reference Ranges Used:
Negative
Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)
Shipping: 4C
Special Instructions: n/a
Testing Schedule(s): Biweekly.
Turnaround Time: 20 days
For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227