Transglutaminase IgA TTGIGA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Transglutaminase IgA Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Transglutaminase IgA Antibody

EPIC Order Name

Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG), IgA

Clinical Info

Recommended initial test to evaluate for suspected celiac disease (CD) in IgA-competent individuals. May aid in monitoring therapeutic response to a gluten-free diet in individuals with confirmed CD.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen:  1 mL of serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8 °C.
8 months at -20 °C or colder

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Friday
 

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86364

PDM

5700320

Result Interpretation

< 15 U/mL: Negative
≥ 15 U/mL: Positive

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