Includes Tissue Transglutaminase IgA, Total IgA, Gliadin Antibody IgA
Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL serum
Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs)
Methodology
- ELISA,
- Nephlometry
Clinical Significance Patients with celiac disease display a hypersensitivity to gluten (wheat) in their diet. This panel helps differentiate patients with celiac disease from patients with other inflammatory bowel diseases.