Test Name
ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODIES, IgA
Aliases
ENDOMYSIAL AB TITER
Abbreviations
EMA IgA
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
2ml serum, Red-Top Tube: A plain tube where blood clots, allowing serum to separate or a serum Gel (SST) Tube.
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of celiac disease (coeliac disease)/ gluten sensitive enteropathy. Screening for dermatitis herpetiformis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026