Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA)

Why it is done

Chronic diarrhoea, anaemia, poor growth.

Preparation

Keep eating gluten before the test. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Coeliac disease likely. Low or negative may mean: Unlikely if eating gluten. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

What it measures

Antibodies in coeliac disease.

Sample type

Blood

If the result is high

Coeliac disease likely.

If the result is low

Unlikely if eating gluten.

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सामान्य प्रश्न

What does the Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) measure?
Antibodies in coeliac disease.

Why is the Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) done?
Chronic diarrhoea, anaemia, poor growth.

Do I need to fast for the Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA)?
Keep eating gluten before the test.

What does a high or positive Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) mean?
Coeliac disease likely.

What does a low or negative Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) mean?
Unlikely if eating gluten.

What is the normal range for the Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA)?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.

Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) क्यों किया जाता है?
Chronic diarrhoea, anaemia, poor growth.

Coeliac antibodies (tTG-IgA) के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Keep eating gluten before the test. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Coeliac disease likely. Low or negative may mean: Unlikely if eating gluten. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.