A new, rapid, noninvasive screening test for celiac disease

J Pediatr. 1993 Sep;123(3):425-7. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81750-0.

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.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin A
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Reagent Strips
  • Gliadin