Gluten Sensitivity Panel, Gluten Panel, Gliadin Antibodies, Tissue Transglutaminase Anibodies
Up to 72 hours
Immunoturbidimetry (Total IgA) Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Test Includes: Immunoglobulin A, Gliadin Abs IgG & IgA, Tissue transglutaminase IgG and IgA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
3 times per week
The celiac disease antibody profile is used to screen for and help diagnose celiac disease by detecting immune reactions to gluten. Key components include the following antibodies: tTG-IgA (tissue transglutaminase; the primary screening marker) and tTG-IgG, as well as DGP-IgA and IgG ((Deaminated) Gliadin Peptide) and total IgA (to rule out deficiency). Two tubes of blood will be collected for this test.
Serum and Plasma
Minimum 1 mL in each tube
Serum (SST; Gold Top or plain serum; Red Top) AND Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top) 2 serum tubes are acceptable but NOT 2 plasma tubes
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days at 2-8°C |
| Frozen | 21 days at -20°C |