#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: GLIADPEP G *ExistMnemonic>
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Ordering Recommendation:
Use in IgA-deficient individuals; acceptable single screening test for celiac disease. Preferred screening test is Celiac Disease Reflexive Panel (0051065) or Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody IgG (0056009) testing.
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 0.5 mL serum. (Min: 0.3 mL)
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, grossly icteric, or grossly lipemic specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
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Reference Interval:
#ExistRefRange>19 Units or less: Negative 20-30 Units: Weak Positive 31 Units or greater: Positive
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