ANTI ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY-Ig A

Conducting the Endomysial Antibody IgA test, commonly referred to as the EMA test, involves a straightforward blood examination designed to detect specific antibodies (IgA) associated with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. These antibodies, termed endomysial antibodies (EMAs), react against gluten—a protein prevalent in wheat, rye, and barley. In cases of celiac disease, an anomalous immune response to gluten prompts the production of EMAs. Gluten is also implicated in dermatitis herpetiformis, a persistent skin condition marked by itchiness and blistering. A negative test result indicates the absence of EMA antibodies in the blood. Elevated levels of IgA and EMA antibodies may suggest the presence of celiac disease, with interpretation influenced by factors like age, gender, health history, and testing