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Test Name:
Reticulin IgG Antibody, with Titer if Indicated
- SBMF No:
44364 - Performance Lab Name:
Focus Diagnostics - Test Mnemonic:
RETIC IGG - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
86255; If indicated, add 86256 - LOINC Code:
17524-0 - Ref Lab Test No:
20189 (ARUP# 0098878) - Test Includes:
Reticulin IgG Antibody Screen
Reticulin IgG Antibody Titer (If indicated) - Also Known As:
Anti-Reticulin Antibody, IgG - Also See:
44381 Reticulin IgA Antibody, with Titer if Indicated - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
0.5 mL - Min Vol:
0.1 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
4 days room temperature (20-30C)
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C)
1 month frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Methodology:
Semi-Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) - Clinical Significance:
Reticulin IgG antibody is found in untreated gluten-sensitive enteropathic children and adults dermatitis herpetiformis and small bowel inflammation. The antibody titer may fall after removal of wheat gluten from the diet. The IgG antibody is less specific than the IgA reticulin antibody.
Also see:
- Reference Range:
Negative
Note:
If reticulin IgG antibodies are detected, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply. - Additional Test Info:
This test is referred through ARUP Laboratories - Day Run:
Varies - Test Type:
IMMUNOLOGY
