Reference Interval:
| Test Number
| Components
| Reference Interval
| | | Reticulin Antibody, IgA Screen
| < 1:5 No antibody detected
| | | Reticulin Antibody, IgA Titer
| < 1:5 No antibody detected
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| Note: |
IgA class reticulin antibodies are found in dermatitis herpetiformis (25%) and celiac disease (60%), but not in other autoimmune problems. IgG class reticulin antibodies are found in other disease states, especially bullous dermatoses, and sometimes in normal patients. All positives are titered to endpoint. If Reticulin Antibody is 1:5, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86255 Reticulin; if reflexed add 86256 Reticulin titer
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Cross References: |
Anti-Reticulin Antibody (Reticulin Antibody, IgA with Reflex to Titer) |