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Gliadin ab is how accurate for testing for celiac disease?

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Dr. David Rosenthal answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better tests exist: The tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody is more specific and sensative than the anti-gliadin or anti-endomesial antibody.

Dr Walsh agreed

Answered 1/12/2015

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