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