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CELIAC DISEASE ANTIBODIES W/REFLEX(WH)
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Test Code
CELIAC AB
Alias/See Also
TTG IgA(wh), TTG IgG(wh)DGP IgG(wh)
Includes
TTG IgA(wh), TTG IgG(wh)DGP IgG(wh) TESTING DONE IF REFLEXED
Preferred Specimen
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
24 HOURS UPON ARRIVAL AT WEST HAVEN.
Reference Range
TTG IgG and DGP IgG will only be added and resulted if TTG IgA is Negative and not
detected by IgA Verification Bead (AVB).
Interpretation of Results:
Results of serological testing should be considered in conjunction with other laboratory
and clinical findings for the diagnosis of Celiac Disease and/or Dermatitis
Herpertiformis. Falsely positive and falsely negative results can be seen depending upon
patient’s underlying medical conditions and/or diet.
detected by IgA Verification Bead (AVB).
Interpretation of Results:
Results of serological testing should be considered in conjunction with other laboratory
and clinical findings for the diagnosis of Celiac Disease and/or Dermatitis
Herpertiformis. Falsely positive and falsely negative results can be seen depending upon
patient’s underlying medical conditions and/or diet.
Performing Laboratory
NCL WEST HAVEN PHONE #: West Haven: 203-932-5711 EXT: West Haven: 2930, 4473 FAX: West Haven: 203-937-4896
