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.
About 3 million Americans have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that’s triggered when they eat gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. It is the protein ...
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 ...
The field continues to wax and wane as other experimental tests surface to aid in the detection of celiac disease (Box 1). Serological tests for celiac disease can be problematic. Transglutaminase ...
Tests for deamidated gliadin antibodies are considered experimental by Aetna. IgG DPGs and AGAs appear to have specificity for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, as well as for cerebellar ...