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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... patients with anemia, diagnose ... tests Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... #gastroenterology
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Celiac Disease Testing ... symptoms (iron-deficiency ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology ... #gluten
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... negative if on low-gluten ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Disease #Testing ... Laboratory #Tests #Diagnosis
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
serologic marker for evaluating ... IgA deficiency affects ... pts need further testing ... - Gastroenterology ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Celiac disease is an immune-mediated, multisystem disorder that affects genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to
selective IgA deficiency ... to confirm the diagnosis ... Genetic testing ... is the primary treatment ... herpetiformis #gliadin #diagnosis