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Test 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 7 days
SST Serum Frozen 2 mL 1 mL 0.5 mL 1 month

Red Top tube is acceptable.

*Preferred temperature.

Serum should be separated from the clot within 4 hours of collection.  Store samples at room temperature no longer than 8 hours.  Beyond 8 hours or for transport, refrigerate 2-8° C.

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