TTG, CELIAC DISEASE ANTIBODIES W/REFLEX

Message
SENDOUT/WEST HAVEN CT


Test Code
TTG


Alias/See Also
TTG, TTG IgA, TTG IgG TRANS TISSUE GLUTIMINASE


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, AND SPIN DOWN.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Methodology
IMMUNOASSAY

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
24 HRS AFTER GETTING INTO CHEMISTRY AT WEST HAVEN.


Reference Range
NEGATIVE OR POSTIVE,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.


Performing Laboratory
NCL WEST HAVEN PHONE #: West Haven: 203-932-5711 EXT: West Haven: 2930, 4473 FAX: West Haven: 203-937-4896



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.