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tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody

The tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody test helps evaluate celiac disease, a condition where the body reacts to gluten. This test detects IgG antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (tTG), which the immune system mistakenly produces in celiac dise...

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The tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody test helps evaluate celiac disease, a condition where the body reacts to gluten. This test detects IgG antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (tTG), which the immune system mistakenly produces in c...

Understanding tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody

Tissue transglutaminase is an enzyme in the body that is involved in normal protein processes. In people with celiac disease, the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies against this enzyme. These are called anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies and are used to help diagnose celiac disease.

While IgA anti-tTG is the usual first test, the tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody is mainly helpful for patients with IgA deficiency to avoid false-negative results.

Doctors may suggest the tTG (Tissue Transgl...

What does tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody measure?

The tTG (Tissue Transglutaminase) - IgG antibody test helps evaluate celiac disease, a condition where the body reacts to gluten. This test detects IgG antibodies against tissue transglutaminase (tTG), which the immune system mistakenly produces in celiac disease when gluten is ingested.

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