New Blood Test Could Simplify Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 01:40
in Health & Medicine
A new blood test developed by ImmusanT in Boston and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute can rapidly and accurately diagnose celiac disease without the need for prolonged gluten exposure, according to a preliminary result with 48 participants. The new diagnostic test gave a result within 24 hours and the preliminary findings indicated it could accurately detect celiac disease. Larger studies will be needed to verify the results. read more