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Test ID: TTIGAG

Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgA and IgG, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Result Included

Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgA; Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgG

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Additional Information

Individual Tissue Transglutaminase antibodies IgA and IgG are also available.(See separate listings.)

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
7 days 7 days >7 days

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgA
    CU
    <20 Negative
    20 - 30 Weakly Positive
    >30 Positive

    Comment

    False negative results may occur in patients who are IgA deficient.

  2. Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies IgG
    CU
    <20 Negative
    20 - 30 Weakly Positive
    >30 Positive

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
TTIGAG Tiss Transglut Ab IgA 29804 CU
Tiss Transglut Ab IgG 29806 CU

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30