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HelpTest Code PCELPAN Celiac Panel, Age 2 and Under
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Order PCELPAN (Celiac Panel, Age 2 and under) on patients who HAVE NOT reached their 3rd birthday. If the patient HAS reached their 3rd birthday, order ACELPAN (Celiac Panel, Age over 2 years).
An initial serological assessment for celiac disease in pediatric patients age 2 and under. The panel includes tissue transglutaminase antibody IgA, deamidated gliadin antibodies IgG and IgA, and a serum IgA level.
Synonyms/Keywords
Sprue, Celiac, tTg, Gliadin
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Red Top Tube (RTT) | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 1.0 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection Processing
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | > 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Gross lipemia |
|---|
| Gross hemolysis |
| Heat inactivated samples |
Test Components
Serum IgA, Tissue Transglutaminase IgA, Deamidated Gliadin Antibodies, IgG and IgA.
Test Information
Includes tissue transglutaminase IgA, deamindated gliadin antibodies IgG and IgA, and serum IgA. This test should be ordered for patients age 2 and under.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Gliadin IgA: Negative <15.0 U/mL |
| Gliadin IgG: Negative <15.0 U/mL | |
| tTG IgA: Negative <15.0 U/mL | |
| Serum IgA: See test "Immunoglobulin A" for age specific ranges. |
Performing Laboratory Name
Marshfield Labs
Performing Laboratory
Marshfield Labs Immunodiagnostics
Performing Laboratory Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday | 1 day | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay/ BioRad Bioplex 2200 |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86364 | 1 | TTG IgA | ||
| 82784 | 1 | Serum IgA | ||
| 86258 | 2 | Gliadin Antibodies |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86364 | 1 | TTG IgA | ||
| 82784 | 1 | Serum IgA | ||
| 86258 | 2 | Gliadin Antibodies |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Celiac Panel, Age 2 and under |