| EX1963 TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE (tTG) ANTIBODY IgG |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 8 hrs |
48 hrs |
4 weeks |
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| Method: |
Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This assay is useful in evaluating patients with Celiac disease including those with compatible symptoms, atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk like positivity for HLA DQ2 / DQ8. It is also used as a screening test for Dermatitis herpetiformis. The test monitors adherence to gluten-free diet. Test sensitivity increases from 91.5% for the tTG IgA antibody alone to 98.5% when both IgA and IgG results are considered. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Disease: |
Malabsorption Syndrome |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Immunology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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