Tissue Transglutaminase, IgA Testing

$69.00

Description: Tissue Transglutaminase, IgA testing may be used to detect antibodies that may help diagnose celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The body produces two types of antibodies common in celiac disease: immunoglobulin A (IgA) and immunoglobulin G (IgG). The tTG, IgA antibody is typically found in most patients because it's made in the small intestine, where inflammation and irritation commonly occur. Turnaround time for the tTG, IgA test is typically 1-2 business days. (While antibody tests are highly accurate and assist or rule out diagnosis of celiac disease, a small intestine biopsy is the only way to confirm diagnosis.)

Requirements: This tTG IgA celiac disease test has no fasting requirements. Please note it is recommended that prior to taking this test, a regular diet including items that contain gluten should be followed for 2 weeks as a gluten-free diet may not provide an accurate representation of potential gluten sensitivity.

Categories:

• Autoimmune Diseases
• Celiac Disease
• Gastrointestinal Diseases