Test ID: TSTGP
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibodies, IgA and IgG Profile, Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
83671
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
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 disease, positivity for HLA DQ2 and/or DQ8)
Monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease
Profile Information
A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTGA | Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgA, S | Yes | Yes |
| TTGG | Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade
-Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade for Patients on a Gluten-Free Diet
-Celiac Disease Diagnostic Testing Algorithm
-Celiac Disease Routine Treatment Monitoring Algorithm
-Celiac Disease Serology Cascade
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Tissue Transglutaminase Ab, IgA/IgG
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Celiac Disease
Coeliac Disease
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG)
Transglutaminase (tTG)
Coeliac Disease
Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG)
Transglutaminase (tTG)


