TTG IGA
Test:
178
CPT:
86364
Synonyms
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG), IgA
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
2 – 3 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
2 – 3 days
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
Detection of antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis