TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE ANTIBODY(tTg), IGG
| This assay is useful in evaluating patients with Celiac disease including those with compatible symptoms, atypical symptoms and individuals at increased risk like positivity for HLA DQ2 / DQ8. It is also used as a screening test for Dermatitis herpetiformis. The test monitors adherence to gluten free diet. Test sensitivity increases from 91.5% for tTG IgA antibody alone to 98.5% when both IgA and IgG results are considered |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE ANTIBODY(tTg), IGG
| Test Code | T-41 |
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| Test Description | **TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE ANTIBODY(tTg), IGG |
| Clinical Category | MALABSORPTION SYNDROME |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | ELISA |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |