Tissue Transglutaminase IgG (IgG anti-tTG)
Order Name
TISTRN IGG
Test Number: 5536025
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5536025
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Tissue Transglutaminase IgG (IgG anti-tTG)
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Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) | 56537-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as celiac sprue, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis in patients who are IgA-deficient. The test also provides support for gluten-sensitive enteropathies beyond IgA the test. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 164988 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 164988 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86364 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |