Celiac Monitoring Algorithm
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Red gel
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
3-5 days
Individual testing in algorithm is batched and performed Monday – Friday
Availability
Routine
Algorithm
This algorithm is to be used for patients who have already been diagnosed with celiac disease
IgA:
- If IgA level is ≤7 mg/dL then anti-Deaminated Gliadin IgG will be performed
- If IgA level is >7 mg/dL then anti-tTG IgA will be performed
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Immunology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Nephelometry & ELISA
Reference Ranges
See report
CPT
82784
86258 (if appropriate)
86364 (if appropriate)