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1 lis 2023 · Interpreting celiac blood test results correctly is crucial for diagnosing celiac disease. A moderate to strong positive result indicates the presence of specific antibodies and correlates with the degree of mucosal damage.
26 lip 1996 · Conversely, if the patient is IgA negative, there is only a 71% probability that the patient is truly negative for celiac disease. Therefore, a positive result is a strong indication that the patient has the disease but a negative result does not necessarily mean that they don not have it.
This article reviews the currently available serologic tests for CD and identifies the various indications and pitfalls in ordering tests and interpreting test results in clinical practice. The use of endoscopic small intestinal biopsy and HLA testing in the diagnosis of CD is also addressed.
13 lut 2024 · It's crucial to distinguish between IgA tTG and total IgA levels, as low total IgA can affect the IgA tTG test results. Given your continued gluten consumption throughout the tests, the results suggest a negative diagnosis for celiac disase.
Two blood tests can help diagnose it: Serology testing looks for antibodies in your blood. Elevated levels of certain antibody proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten. Genetic testing for human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8) can be used to rule out celiac disease.
Currently, serologic testing for coeliac disease consists of the transglutaminase (tTG) and deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) antibody tests.
Tests for serum transglutaminase and endomysial antibodies do not detect most patients with celiac disease and persistent villous atrophy on gluten-free diets: a meta-analysis Gastroenterology. 2017; 153 :689-701.e1
