Testing Laboratory
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
TTG
Test Code (Numeric Code)
4428
Laboratory Handling
Laboratory
Specialised Serology & Proteins
Sample Stability
48 hours
Synonyms
Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, TTG antibodies, anti-TTG
Deamidated Gliadin Peptide Antibody, DGP antibodies, anti-DGP
Gliadin Antibodies
Tissue Transglutaminase (TTG)
Reticulin Antibodies
Endomysial antibodies
Turnaround Time
7 days
Specimen Type
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3.5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.4
Last updated: 11/11/2026