Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms
TTG IgA; Celiac
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Serology
Epic ID
LAB00833
Lab Test Days
Thursday
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium citrate (blue-top) or heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=8 Hours; Refrigerated=48 Hours; Frozne=>48 Hours
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic; Hemolysis; Microbially contaminated samples
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma. Place specimen in -70 freezer. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
CPT Codes
83516
Revised
07-19-20
Initials
SL