Test Code CELIAC Celiac Panel
Useful For
The EliA Celikey test is a highly specific, automated blood test used to diagnose celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis by measuring IgA or IgG antibodies to tissue transglutaminase (tTG). It aids in identifying the disease, differentiating it from other conditions, and monitoring adherence to a gluten-free diet.
Specimen Requirements
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2mL preferred, 1.5mL minimum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) |
7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
Avoid multple freeze/thaw cycles.
Panel Components
| TGA | Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgA, Serum |
| TGG | Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody, IgG, Sreum |
| DAGL | Deamidated Gliadin, IgA, Serum |
| DGGL | Deamidated Gliadin, IgG, Serum |
Reference Values
<7 U/mL=Negative
7-10 U/mL=Equivical
>10 U/mL=Positive
Method
FLUOROENZYMEIMMUNOASSAY
CPT
86364 x 2
86258 x2
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center