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