Tissue Transglutaminase IgG antibodies

Diagnostic Use

TTG IgG assay will be performed on TTG or EMA requests where the patient is shown to be IgA deficient.
TTG IgG assay will be performed if requested.

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code

TTGG

Turnaround Time

8 weeks

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Serum(Red) preferred however plasma is acceptable

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

ELISA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$89.09 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

8338

Additional Costing Information

TTG IgG antibodies may be detected in patients with Coeliac Disease who are IgA deficient.

Contact Information

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