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Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase

Alias: Coeliac Test

Discipline: Immunology

Test information: Coeliac disease is relatively common and an often under recognised delayed type IV HS to gluten proteins in wheat, barley, rye & oat. Primary leads to GI symptoms, bloating, variable bowel habit, weight loss and malnutrition.

Specimen Type(s)
  • Blood;
Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
N/A
Specimen Container - Adult
  • Gold Top SST BD;
Specimen Container - Paediatric
  • N/A;
Analytes
  • N/A;
Part of a test profile?
No
Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
4ml
Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
N/A
Maximum add on time
N/A
Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
NEG/POS
UKAS number
9088
UKAS accredited test?
Yes
Comments
N/A

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Last updated: 13-06-2023