Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
Detection of antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis
Limitations
A negative result does not rule out celiac disease. The inclusion of the tTG IgG autoantibodies is important because it is not uncommon for celiac patients to be IgA deficient. Results of this assay should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serological tests.
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Interval
• Negative: <6 units/mL
• Weak positive: 6−9 units/mL
• Positive: >9 units/mL
References
Dieterich W, Ehnis T, Bauer M, et al. Identification of tissue transglutaminase as the autoantigen of celiac disease. Nat Med. 1997 Jul; 3(7):797-801. 9212111
Volta U, Molinaro N, De Franchis R, et al. Correlation between IgA antiendomysial antibodies and subtotal villous atrophy in dermatitis herpetiformis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1992 Jun; 14(4):298-301. 1607605
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164988 | t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgG | 32998-7 | 164989 | t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgG | U/mL | 32998-7 |
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