Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (IgA anti-tTG)
Order Name
TISTRANGL
Test Number: 5537525
Revision Date 01/01/2022
Test Number: 5537525
Revision Date 01/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (IgA anti-tTG)
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 46128-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Stability: Room Temperature 8hrs, Refrigerated: 48hrs, Frozen: 30 days. Transport Frozen |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | An important marker in the diagnosis of Celiac disease and monitoring diet compliance. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86364 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |