Test Code LAB20768 Tissue Transglutaminase IgG/IgA Panel
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
TTAG
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<7 U/mL Negative7 - 10 U/mL Equivocal
>10 U/mL Positive
Methodology
Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassa
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
2 – 3 days
CPT Codes
86364 x2
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized plasma, hemolysis, lipemia