A 30-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea and fatigue. Serology shows positive IgA anti-TTG antibodies, but total IgA is undetectable. What is...

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A 30-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea and fatigue. Serology shows positive IgA anti-TTG antibodies, but total IgA is undetectable. What is the most appropriate next step in investigation?

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Test for IgG anti-TTG or IgG Endomysial antibodies (EMA)

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Proceed directly to duodenal biopsy

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HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genotyping

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Start gluten-free diet and monitor response

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Repeat IgA anti-TTG in 6 months

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Coeliac Disease (IgA Deficiency)

A 30-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea and fatigue. Serology shows positive IgA anti-TTG antibodies, but total IgA is undetectable. What is the most appropriate next step in investigation?