- Test Name
- Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody
- Aliases
- Anti-TTG; IgA TTG
- Provincial Mnemonic
- TTGABA
- LOINC Test Code
- 46128-5
- Description and Primary Use
- First line test with IgA for celiac disease screening. Semi-annual monitoring of positive cases on gluten free diet is sufficient.
- Reorder interval
- 150 Days
- TAT
- 7 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- NONE
- Algorithms and Guidelines
NONE
- Special Patient Preparation
NONE
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
SPIN AND SEND FROZEN
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 18-Sep-19