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Test Code TTGAG Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody, IgG and IgA

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB2968  Tissue Transglutaminase AB Profile 

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 x2

Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days - Preferred

 

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely

 

Ambient Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

Performance

Methodology: 

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

 

Performed: 

Daily, Monday through Friday

 

Analytical Time: 

1 day