Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC68232Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Celiac Antibodies tTG IgA/DGP IgG Combination Screen
Also known as: DGP IgG, Screen Profile, tTG IgA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test is used in the detection of antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Deamidated Gliadin Abs, IgG
AnalyteDeamidated Gliadin Abs, IgG • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA
Analytet-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 31017-7
- 58710-5
Result Codes
- 31017-7
- 58710-5
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Gel‑barrier tube, red‑top tube or serum transfer tube
Collection Instructions
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis and lipemia.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |