TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE (TTG) IGG
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TTGG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4364
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4364
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL Serum
Temperature: Room Temperature
Tube Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Info:
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Temperature: Room Temperature
Tube Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Info:
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Methods
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
Use: Detection of antibodies to aid in the diagnosis of gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE), such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis
Limitations: A negative result does not rule out celiac disease. The inclusion of the tTG IgG autoantibodies is important because it is not uncommon for celiac patients to be IgA deficient. Results of this assay should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serological tests.
Limitations: A negative result does not rule out celiac disease. The inclusion of the tTG IgG autoantibodies is important because it is not uncommon for celiac patients to be IgA deficient. Results of this assay should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other serological tests.
CPT Codes
83516
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
