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Influence of age and genetic risk on anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA titers.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 May 2009
Vécsei Andreas, Arenz Tina, Heilig Gaby, Arenz Stephan, Bufler Philip, Koletzko Sibylle
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: False-positive results of anti-tissue-transglutaminase (tTG) IgA autoantibodies have been reported in subjects with a genetic risk for celiac disease (CD). The aims of this retrospective study were to assess the prevalence of false-positive tTG titers in patients at risk of CD compared with symptomatic children and to evaluate the influence of age and indication for testing on tTG titers. PATIENTS AND...
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