Anti Tissue Transglutaminase, IgA
General Information
Lab Name
Anti tTransglutaminase, IgA
Lab Code
ATTGA
Epic Name
Anti Tissue Transglutaminase, IgA
Synonyms
Celiac Antibody, CELRP, Endomysial, Gluten sensitivity, Sprue, tissue transglutaminase antibody, tTG Antibody
Interpretation
Method
Multiplex Immunoassay
Reference Range
Units: U
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | 0-13 | 0- | 0-13 |
Effective date: 10/31/2014
Ref. Range Notes
Negative:
0-13 U
Borderline:
14-15 U
Positive:
>15 U
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in RED TOP or SST tube
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum
Processing
Refrigerate serum
Note: If Anti Endomysial is requested without specifying method (i.e.
IFA or EIA), then order: AEMYA. Hemolysis
may decrease the measured antibody level.
Negative and borderline hemolyzed samples will be credited.
Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen at -20°C: Long Term
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday, results same day
Available STAT?
No