ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer : 0098878

Mnemonic: RETIC IGG

Ordering Recommendation: Do not use this obsolete test for celiac disease screening. Preferred screening test is Celiac Disease Reflexive Panel (0051065) or Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG (0097709) for individuals with IgA deficiency.
Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay
(Indirect Fluorescent Antibody)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
By report
Note: If reticulin IgG antibodies are detected, then a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 86255; if reflexed add 86256
Cross References: Antigluten Antibodies (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer), ARA (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer), Celiac Disease (CD) Antibodies (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer), Expanded Celiac Panel (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer), Soft-F CELD (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer), Soft-RTA (Reticulin Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer)