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ANTI-DEAMIDATED GLIADIN PEPTIDES (DGP) IgA

Synonym(s):

​DGP, Gliadin

Lab Section Category

Immunology/Serology/STD/Allergy - Immunology
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Indications

​Anti-DGP (IgA and IgG) should be combined with the anti-tTG IgA and IgG tests when screening children <2 years of age for Celiac disease

Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood

Method

​Fluoroenzyme Immunoassay

Test Results

​Reported numerically

Reference Interval / Value

​< 7 EliA U/mL Negative

7 - 10 EliA U/mL Indeterminate

> 10 EliA U/mL Positive

Turnaround Time

​Range 2 to 7 working days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Batch tested, once/week

Remarks

​Diagnostic testing should be done with patients on gluten-containing diets.

Change History Notes

  • 05 Jan 2021 4:00 AM

    New test kit and range used w.e.f. 5 January 2021

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Last updated on 18 Jan 2021