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A new, rapid, noninvasive screening test for celiac disease.

Not, T; Ventura, A; Peticarari, S; Basile, S; Torre, G; Dragovic, D.

J Pediatr ; 123(3): 425-7, 1993 Sep.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8355120

ABSTRACT

Serum levels of IgA and IgG antigliadin antibodies were evaluated in 267 subjects by using both the classic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a rapid test (strip-AGA test) performed on a drop of whole blood. This new test was easy to perform and gave results comparable to those of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; it could be useful in screening for celiac disease in both at-risk and normal populations.

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Celiac Disease/diagnosis , Gliadin/immunology , Reagent Strips , Adolescent , Adult , Celiac Disease/blood , Child , Child, Preschool , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Female , Humans , Immunoglobulin A/immunology , Immunoglobulin G/immunology , Infant , Male , Prospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity

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