Description
The Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Antibody (IgA) test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker. Clinical SignificanceTissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgA, is useful in diagnosing gluten-sensitive enteropathies, such as Celiac Sprue Disease, and an associated skin condition, dermatitis herpetiformis.Alternative Name(s) Celiac Disease, tTG Antibody, Transglutaminase, Tissue Antibody IgA, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, tTG IgA
Disease/Condition
Digestive Disease,
Autoimmune,
Celiac disease
Location
In-person visit
Specimen
Blood (Venous)
Type
Immunoassay
Analytes Included
- Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA
More Info
An Immunoglobulin A (IgA) test is required to verify low tTG IgA is not related to IgA deficiency
