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Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
- High sensitivity ... Widely variable sensitivity ... #Disease #Testing ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Table
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Comparison of Fever ... Algorithms for ... AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS ... #Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Performance
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Diagnosis Algorithm ... IgA TTG has high sensitivity ... relatives have inc risk ... pts need further testing ... gastroenterology #workup
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... those at high risk ... Food allergy/ sensitivity ... testing unless ... - Rule out celiac
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients