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Test Code TSTGP Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibodies, IgA & IgG

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a gold-top serum tube. Centrifuge within 2 hours of draw, then refrigerate. Forward promptly.

Reference Values

tTG IgA: 

<4.0 U/mL = Negative

4.0- 10.0 U/mL = Weak positive

>10.0 U/mL = Positive

 

tTG IgG:

<6.0 U/mL = Negative

6.0-9.0 U/mL = Weak positive

>9,0  U/mL = Positive

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday, batch testing

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83516 x 2