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HelpTest Code LAB723 TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE ANTIBODY IGA
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT |
| Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgA | 86364 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 48 hours |
| SST | Serum | Frozen | 2 mL | 1 mL | 0.5 mL | 1 month |
Red Top tube is acceptable.
Serum should be separated from the clot within 4 hours of collection. Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours. If the assay will not be completed within 8 hours, refrigerate the sample at 2-8C. If the assay will not be completed within 48 hours, or for shipment of the sample, freeze at -20C or lower.
Reference Range
All Ages:
Negative: <20 CU
Weak Positive: 20 - 30 CU
Positive: >30 CU
Instrumentation
Werfen Bioflash
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday - Friday / Same day / Not available STAT
Section
Immunology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes