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Test Code LAB11301 Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

TTGG

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)

Transport

Serum refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: Undetermined

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

Negative: <7 U/mL Equivocal: 7-10 U/mL Positive: >10 U/mL

Methodology

Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

2-3 days

CPT Codes

83516

Unacceptable Conditions

Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.

Additional Information

New York DOH Approval Status:

Yes