LOINC Code 69727-6: Tissue transglutaminase IgA + Gliadin peptides IgA and IgG Nar (S) [Interp]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Tissue transglutaminase Ab.IgA+gliadin peptides Ab.IgA & IgG. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Tissue transglutaminase IgA + Gliadin peptides IgA and IgG [Interpretation] in Serum Narrative
• Tissue transglutaminase Ab.IgA+gliadin peptides Ab.IgA & IgG
• This term refers to the interpretation of results for Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA and Gliadin peptide (DGP) IgA & IgG antibody levels in serum. Elevated levels of tTG IgA and DGP IgA & IgG antibodies are associated with autoimmune diseases, including Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
• Agf98; Celiac; Celiac disease; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; DGP; DH; F98; Fibrin stabilizing factor; Gastro; Gastroenterology; GI; Gliadine; Immune globulin A; Immune globulin G; Immunoglobulin A; Immunoglobulin G; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Narrative; Point in time; Protein-glutamine gamma glutamyltransferase; Random; Report; Serology; Serum; SR; TG2; tTG; tTG antibodies; tTG IgA+DGP IgA+IgG; tTg/DGP

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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