Endomysial antibody in the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is a disorder of the small intestine mediated by immunological processes initiated by exposure to dietary gluten in genetically predisposed individuals. Histology of small bowel biopsy specimens remains the “gold standard” for diagnosis.
Evaluating patients suspected of having celiac disease, including patients with compatible clinical symptoms, patients with atypical symptoms, and individuals at increased risk
<4.0 U/mL (negative) 4.0-10.0 U/mL (weak positive) >10.0 U/mL (positive)
Reference values apply to all ages.
