This test helps support a diagnosis of Celiac Disease, a food sensitivity (not an allergy) to gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye. The only way to diagnose Celiac Disease is through a gastroenterologist, who will perform a biopsy of the small intestine.
This test is used to determine genetic susceptibility to celiac disease (CD). CD is caused by an immune response to gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. Although patients with CD may be asymptomatic, infants and young children commonly present with diarrhea, failure to thrive, and abdominal pain and distention.
Also Known As: Celiac Disease HLA DQ Association, HLA DQ2, HLA DQ8
The presence of anti-endomysial (EMA) IgA antibodies has been shown to correlate with gluten-sensitive enteropathy such as celiac disease (CD) and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH). Patients with CD and DH can also demonstrate antibodies to reticulin and gliadin, though EMA-IgA seems to be the most specific marker (specifically 94-100%).
Gliadin is a component found in gluten -containing products. Gliadin antibodies are present in people who have celiac disease and their presence can be measured in this simple blood test in order to confirm the diagnosis.
Also Known As: Celiac Disease Antibodies
Gliadin Antibody testing is typically used to aid in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Celiac is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine when a person consumes gluten. Antibodies to Gliadin, a component of wheat, are often found in people with Celiac.
Gliadin Antibody testing is typically used to aid in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Celiac is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine when a person consumes gluten. Antibodies to Gliadin, a component of wheat, are often found in people with Celiac.
Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) is a test that is used to determine autoimmune disorders and conditions. This test measures the IgA in the blood.
Also Known As: Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG), IgA
Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) is a test that is used to determine autoimmune disorders and conditions. This test measures the IgG in the blood.
Also Known As: tTG, IgG