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