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Test Code TTGABA Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, IgA

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB723  Tissue transglutaminase, IgA 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Green (Lithium Heparin)
Mint Green (Plasma Separator Tube)

 

Collection Information: 

Spin down and send 0.5 mL or more of serum refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

0.25 mL

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Gross Hemolysis

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

86364

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days - Preferred

 

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely

 

Ambient Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

Day(s) Test Set Up

Performed: 

Daily, Monday through Friday

 

Analytical Time: 

1 day