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It stands for tissue transglutaminase IgA test. This test is done as a part of the assessment of some autoimmune diseases, most specifically celiac disease. It is done either to diagnose the condition or to check on people with this condition. It checks for the immunoglobulins in the blood circulation, produced by the immune system.
It is done either to diagnose celiac disease or to check on people with this condition.
It is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive tract where the immune system reacts to food that contains gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. If you have celiac disease, your digestive system will react and can damage the small intestine.
If you’re having symptoms of celiac disease, your healthcare provider will suggest you get this test done. If you have celiac disease, you may have any of the following symptoms:
If you’re blood tTg IgA levels are:
The positive result indicates the presumptive celiac disease, and it should be followed by an intestinal biopsy to confirm the condition.
The negative tTg IgA means all the symptoms observed are not caused by this condition and require further assessment.
Usually, people get confused between celiac disease and wheat allergy. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by a specific protein (gluten) found in wheat, barley, oats, and rye whereas wheat allergy is an allergic reaction to the proteins found in wheat.
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