Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgA
Sunquest Code: | TTGA | ||
Epic Code: | LAB723 | Epic Name: | Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody IGA |
Synonyms: | TTG Antibody, IgA; Celiac Disease; Coeliac Disase, Malabsorption | ||
Methodology: | FEIA (by ImmunoCAP) | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported the same day. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel)) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, lipemic or microbially contaminated specimens. Samples not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Endocrine (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
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Use: | Autoantigen of interest in celiac disease. See Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, IgA and IgG. |
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