Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA)

Gastroenterology

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

< 4.0 U/mL (Negative) U/mL

Pediatric

< 4.0 U/mL (Negative) U/mL

Clinical Significance

Highly sensitive and specific serologic screening test for Celiac disease. Total IgA must be measured concurrently to rule out IgA deficiency.

Causes of High

  • Celiac Disease
  • Dermatitis herpetiformis

Causes of Low

  • Normal finding
  • False negative in patients with selective IgA deficiency