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Utility of Serum Antibody Tests in CD

This information is provided for informational purposes only.

EMA tTG AGA*

Sensitivity
100
100
96

Specificity
100
94
97

Positive Predictive Value
100
93
96

Negative Predictive Value
100
100
97

* Anti-Gliadin Antibodies

J. of Pediatric Gastroenterl Nut. 29:572, 1999

 

Marsh Stages

Marsh Standard

Progression of intestinal injury in untreated celiac disease.

Marsh, MN, ed. (2000) Celiac Disease: Methods and Protocols.
Humana Press Inc., p. 4.
 

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