A correct diagnosis of celiac disease is very important. Testing options include a blood test or an endoscopy. A blood test is the most common test because it is easy and can provide a clear answer.

Celiac disease was noted as an indication for endoscopy in 11% of patients where serologic testing was performed (Table 2). Although only 5% (68/1432) of the study cohort had evidence of positive ...

Mathers Foundation grant will support the work of Boston College biologist Emrah Altindis linking gut microbes with autoimmune diseases in children Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah ...

Celiac disease affects around 3 million Americans, but fewer than one in three have been diagnosed, according to the Celiac ...

In adults, the most common symptoms of celiac disease are stomach problems, like gas and diarrhea. A tissue transglutaminase IgA test, or tTg-IgA test, is an effective method used in the diagnosis ...

#IgG AGAs no longer routinely recommended because of their lower sensitivity and specificity: approximately 50% for both celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Recommended that this test be ...