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Endomysial Antibody, IgA
The Endomysial Antibody, IgA test is a blood test that detects IgA antibodies against endomysium, a connective tissue in the intestine. This test supports the diagnosis of celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption.
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The Endomysial Antibody, IgA test is a blood test that detects IgA antibodies against endomysium, a connective tissue in the intestine. This test supports the diagnosis of celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption.
Understanding Endomysial Antibody, IgA
Endomysial antibodies or anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) are special proteins made by the immune system when there is ongoing damage in the lining of the small intestine. In people with celiac disease, eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) triggers the immune system to mistakenly attack the endomysium, a thin layer of tissue around muscle fibers. This reaction causes inflammation and damage in the small intestine. This leads to poor absorption of nutrients and symptoms such as diarrhea, bloatin...
What does Endomysial Antibody, IgA measure?
The Endomysial Antibody, IgA test is a blood test that detects IgA antibodies against endomysium, a connective tissue in the intestine. This test supports the diagnosis of celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten consumption.
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