Tissue Transglutaminase
| Order Code: | TTG |
| Order Form: | Immunopathology Requisition |
Specimen:
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube |
Minimum:
Adult - 5 mL red top tube
Pediatric - 2 mL; red top tube
Testing
Schedule:
Bi-weekly - Batch analysis performed twice weekly excluding university holidays.
Analytic Time:
1 week
Reference Range:
<20 units Negative
20-30 units Weak Positive
>30 units Moderate to Strong Positive
Comments:
The results will be obtained with the INOVA QUANTA Lite™ ELISA.
Assay values obtained with different manufacturers' methods may not be
used interchangeably. The magnitude of the reported antibody levels can
not be correlated to an endpoint titer.
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at 3500 RPM for 5 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate serum 2-8°C.
Transport
Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
CPT Code:
83520