RETICULIN IGG ANTIBODY, with reflex
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- RETICULIN IGG ANTIBODY, with reflex
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- CPT Codes
- 86255; If indicated, add 86256
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 44364
Specimen Information
- Type
Gold, SST
- Volume
0.5 ml
- Transport Info
Centrifuge and immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
Refrigerated- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
Negative
- 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.