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Test Code LAB723 Tissue Transglutaminase, IGA

Intended Use

Intended for the in vitro semi-quantitative measurement of IgA antibodies directed to tissue transglutaminase (tTG) in serum or plasma (EDTA, citrate). EliA Celikey IgA 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 IgA Method 

Performing Laboratory

SPH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Serum 

Container/Tube:  Red Top-Plain, Gold-Top-SST

 

Specimen Volume (minimum):  0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. Please send FROZEN.

Specimen Stability

Ambient:  <8 hrs

Refrigerated:  2 days

Frozen (preferred):  >2 days

Day(s) Tests Setup

Monday through Friday

CPT Code

86364