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Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Celiac Screen
Sunquest Order Code: CPS
Epic Px Code: LAB3059
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red
Minimum Collection Volume
1.25 mL Serum
Reference Range
tTG IgA <15 U/mL
Interpretation: Negative
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
IgA antibodies to tTG correlate closely with the activity of celiac disease and thus are useful for diet monitoring.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 days
Specimen Stability
3 days room temp.
7 days refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
CPT Code
83516
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
Celiac Disease
Gluten sensitive
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG)
Tissue Transglutaminase Ab IgA
Celiac Panel
Additional Information / Notes
This screen confirms there is adequate IgA to perform testing
and includes a tTG IgA result with an interpretation.
If unable to perform tTG IgA due to IgA deficiency, sample is sent
for tTG IgG and Gliadin IgG testing.
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-SPECIAL CHEMISTRY