Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD52731Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgA)
Also known as: Celiac Disease, tTG Antibody, Transglutaminase, Tissue Antibody IgA, Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgA, is useful in diagnosing gluten‑sensitive enteropathies, such as Celiac Sprue Disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Tissue Transglutaminase
ProteintTG IgA • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis · Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |