The Utility of IgA-Based Serologic Markers in Diagnosing Celiac Disease in Children 24 Months of Age or Younger.

Khan, Muhammad Rehan; Silvester, Jocelyn A; Sparks, Brandon; Hintze, Zackary; Ediger, Tracy; Larson, Joseph J; Hill, Ivor; Absah, Imad · J Pediatr · 2020

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

Current screening guidelines in North America for celiac disease recommend additional IgG based testing for younger children. Our multicenter retrospective study showed that the anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody test should be the recommended initial test in all children, including those ≤24 months of age.

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