Sign in →

Test Code TTDGP Celiac Reflex Panel

Important Note

The Tissue Transglutaminase (TTG) IgA Antibody test and Gliadin (Deamidated) IgA Antibody test include an assessment for IgA deficiency at no additional charge with reflex to Tissue Transglutaminas (TTG) IgG Antibody test and/or Gliadin (Deamidated) IgG Antibody test respectively.

Additional Codes

ALAB: TTDGP
Powerchart: Celiac Reflex Panel
MA Cerner: TT IgA and Gliadin IgA Reflex to IgG

Test Method

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay; BioRad BioPlex

Specimen Requirement

Serum is preferred, EDTA or heparinized plasma are also acceptable. Gel tubes are acceptable.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect blood in a serum or plasma gel tube (EDTA or heparin).

  • Minimum volume: 500 mcL
  • Hemolysis: > 2+ not acceptable
  • Lipemia: > 3+ must be ultracentrifuged
  • Icterus: no significant interference noted
  • Storage: specimen is stable for up to 7 days refrigerated; freeze at -20oC for long term storage.
    Thoroughly mix thawed specimens; it is also recommended to centrifuge thawed specimens to remove gross particulate matter. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (up to 3 cycles are acceptable).

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Friday.
Routine: Typically completed within 24 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

CPT Code Information

83516 x 2

Useful For

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA

  • Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk (family history,
  • previous diagnosis with associated disorder, positivity for HLA DQ2 and/or DQ8)
  • Screening test for dermatitis herpetiformis, in conjunction with endomysial antibody test
  • Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease

Gliadin (Deamidated) IgA:

  • Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease; this includes patients with symptoms compatible with celiac disease, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk of celiac disease
  • Evaluating the response to treatment with a gluten-free diet

LOINC Code Information

46128-5 Tissue transglutaminase IgA Ab [Units/volume] in Serum by Immunoassay
47393-4 Gliadin peptide IgA Ab [Presence] in Serum by Immunoassay

Reference Value

Tissue Transglutaminase IgA: 

  • < 15.0 U/mL (Negative)
    Tissue Transglutaminase (TTG) IgA Antibody test includes an assessment for IgA deficiency at no additional charge with reflex to Tissue Transglutaminas (TTG) IgG Antibody test.
  • ≥ 15.0 U/mL (Positive)

Gliadin (Deamidated) IgA:

  • < 15.0 U/mL (Negative)
    Gliadin (Deamidated) IgA Antibody test includes an assessment for IgA deficiency at no additional charge with reflex to Gliadin (Deamidated) IgG Antibody test.
  • ≥ 15.0 U/mL (Positive)