Gliadin Antibody (IgG)

Gliadin Antibody (IgG)

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Refrigerated 48 hrs,
• Ambient 8 hrs,
• -20oC Long term

Reject Criteria

• Gross hemolysis
• Gross Lipemia
• Plasma

Methodology ELISA

Clinical Significance Celiac Disease is characterized by the presence of Gliadin Antibody. Such patients display a hypersensitivity to gluten (wheat) in their diet. The antibody is undetectable when patients with hypersensitivity are placed on gluten-free diets. Antibody IgA is more specific and IgG is a more sensitive assay to Celiac Disease.

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