Ordering Recommendation
- For disease activity monitoring in celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA)
Performed
Typically performed weekly, varies dependent upon volume
Reported
2-5 days
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Approval Status
This test is New York State DOH approved.
Information Required to Submit with Order
Completed Immunodermatology Laboratory requisition form and copies of both sides of insurance cards or completed billing information.
CPT Code(s)
83516
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Collect Blood
Plain red top tube or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
2 mL serum separated from blood into serum vial provided in kit (Minimum needed: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Conditions with Disclaimer for Potentially Anomalous Results
Hemolyzed or lipemic serum specimens, whole blood
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinitely