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Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody - IgA near me in Bhopal
(tTG IgA)
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Blood
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Understanding Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody - IgA in Bhopal
What is Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody - IgA in Bhopal?
The tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA) test is a blood test used to diagnose celiac disease. Celiac disease results from an immune-mediated inflammatory process that damages the small intestine. This disease is triggered by eating gluten in diet.
The tTG-IgA test is advised if you have symptoms suggestive of celiac disease such as pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, and weight loss, or if you have a family history of celiac disease. It is also done to check for treatment efficacy for celiac disease in some cases.
This test is the most sensitive test for celiac disease for both kids older than 3 years as well as adults.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody - IgA in Bhopal
Frequently Asked Questions about Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody - IgA in Bhopal
Q. Is there any preparation required before the Tissue Transglutamianse Antibody-IgA test?
For an effective and correct diagnosis, a person should avoid any gluten-free diet or regime and should continue consuming gluten-rich foods prior to the test. However, if the test is done for monitoring the celiac disease, no preparation is required.
Q. Which foods contain gluten?
Gluten is a protein which is naturally present in cereal grains, especially wheat. Gluten maintains the elastic texture of the dough and acts as a bonding factor to maintain the shape of the food. Gluten-containing food includes baked goods, pasta, soups, cereals, bread, sauces, and salad dressings. Apart from wheat, gluten is also found in cereals such as barley, bulgur, durum, semolina, rye, malt, farina, and triticale.
Q. Does celiac disease fade away with time?
No, once a person is diagnosed with celiac disease, the person has to follow a gluten-free diet life long.
Q. How is the blood sample taken?
The healthcare provider takes a blood sample from the arm. The site from where the blood is to be withdrawn is cleaned with a swab of rubbing alcohol. This is then followed by inserting a small needle which has a tube attached to it for collecting blood. Once the sufficient blood for analysis is withdrawn, the needle is removed. The site is then covered with a gauze pad.
Q. Is there any risk associated with the withdrawal of blood sample procedure?
As such there is no risk but in few cases, bruising, bleeding, and infection at the puncture site can be seen. In very few cases, there can be swelling of the vein after the blood is withdrawn.
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