Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test

Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test

Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test: The tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test is a laboratory test used to detect human serum autoantibodies (IgG and IgA) to human tissue transglutaminase (htTG) and diagnose celiac disease (gluten-sensitive intestinal villous atrophy), which leads to malnourishment and associated complications.

Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test: Other Names

Other names for Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test include:

• TTGA test
• Tissue transglutaminase antibody test
• HtTG antibody test
• HtTG autoantibody test
• Endomysial antibody test
• Endomysial antibody screen

Symptoms Associated with Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test:

• Malnourishment
• Abdominal bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Chronic diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Fatty stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Fatigue
• Bone pain
• Joint pain
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Tingling in the hands and feet
• Seizures
• Loss of regular menstruation
• Recurrent miscarriage
• Liver disease

Diseases Associated with Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test:

• Celiac disease (gluten sensitivity)

Basic Information: Tissue transglutaminase autoantibody test

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