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