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TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE IGA ANTIBODY

Test Code
LAB7857


CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. 


Transport Container
Transfer tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30°C up to 8 hours
  • 2-8°C up to 2 days 
  • >48 hours freeze


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Hemolyzed
  • Lipemic


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
T, Th

Batched; Day shift


Report Available
Same day tested


Reference Range
<20.0 Units


Clinical Significance
Useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as Celiac Sprue Disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis. 


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.