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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
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Hospital:
Test ID :
TRGLA
Test Workstation :
VIR5
Specimen Type:
3 mL whole blood collected in one no anticoagulant (red top) tube.
Minimum Volume:
Specimen minimum volume is 1 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen; insufficient quantity; drawn in incorrect tube.
Storage:
Transport blood at room temperature. Upon arrival in laboratory, store at room temperature for no more than 24 hours. If specimen is to be stored longer than 24 hours, it should be refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Availability:
Mon-Fri (0700-1600)
Methodology:
Enzyme immunoassay
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
5 days
Additional Info:
Reference Range:
  • Negative: <9.0 U/mL
  • Equivocal: 9.0-16.0 U/mL
  • Positive: > 16.0 U/mL
  • CPT Code:
    83516
    Synonyms:
    Tissue Transglutaminase IgA

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