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

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.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - June 23, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Muhammad Rehan Khan, Jocelyn A. Silvester, Brandon Sparks, Zackary Hintze, Tracy Ediger, Joseph J. Larson, Ivor Hill, Imad Absah Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research