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Test Code LAB721 Tissue Transglutaminase, IGG

Intended Use

Intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgG antibodies directed to tissue transglutaminase (tTG) in serum or plasma (EDTA, citrate). EliA Celikey IgG is based on recombinant human tissue transglutaminase as antigen and is useful as an aid in the clinical diagnosis of patients with celiac disease in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings.

Methodology

EliA IgG Method

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Container Type:  SST 

Acceptable Container:  Red Top-Plain, SST

Please send FROZEN.

Minimum Volume:  0.5 mL

 

Minimum Volume:  0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  <8 hrs

Refrigerated:  2 days

Frozen (preferred):  >2 days

Please send FROZEN

 

CPT Code

86364