Question

A 45-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea, bloating, and fatigue. He has a history of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Blood tests show mild iron deficiency anaemia. What is the recommended first-line serological test for coeliac disease?

Accepted Answer

Total IgA and tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA

Answer

Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) IgA

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Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) IgG

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HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotyping

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Faecal calprotectin

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea, bloating, and fatigue. He has a history of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Blood tests show mild iron deficiency anaemia. What is the recommended first-line serological test for coeliac disease?