Immunology
This group measures immune-system antibodies associated with the body's response to gluten and is used as part of the investigation of coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity.
Gliadin antibodies (IgG, deamidated)
This test measures IgG antibodies against deamidated gliadin peptides, components related to gluten. It can support assessment for coeliac disease, particularly when interpreted with other coeliac serology and clinical findings.
Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
IgA is an antibody found in blood and mucosal surfaces. Measuring total IgA is useful in coeliac testing because IgA deficiency can make some antibody tests falsely negative.
Tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTG-IgA)
tTG-IgA is one of the main antibody tests used when screening for coeliac disease. A raised result supports further clinical assessment, but diagnosis is based on the overall clinical picture and may require additional tests.