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Medicine G.I.T 4231f925

Which of the following circulating antibodies has the best sensitivity and sepcificity for the diagnosis of celiac disease -

A
Anti-endomysial antibody
B
Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody
C
Anti-gliadin antibody
D
Anti-reticulin antibody
High-Yield Explanation
IgA anti-endomysial antibodies are found in 90% coeliac patients. They are a very specific & sensitive marker for coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. The anti-endomysial antibody test has been suggested to be 98% sensitive and 98% specific for clinical or subclinical coeliac disease Ref Davidson edition23rd pg 805

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