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CELIAC SCREENING PROFILE, IGA WITH REFLEX TO IGG, SERUM
MessageThis profile begins by checking the patient's IgA level. If the IgA level is sufficient, tissue transglutaminase (TTG) and deamidated gliadin
peptide (DGP) IgA antibodies will be reported. If the IgA level is insufficient, TTG and DGP IgG antibodies will be reported
peptide (DGP) IgA antibodies will be reported. If the IgA level is insufficient, TTG and DGP IgG antibodies will be reported
Test Code
LAB1239902
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold top microtainers
Pediatric: 2 Gold top microtainers
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top Tube
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube. Aliquot 0.5 mL serum. Required for testing: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2-8°C 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to fully fill tube,hemolyzed specimens
Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay performed on BioPlex 2200
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Dayshift
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
