A 28-year-old man with suspected coeliac disease has had a gluten-free diet for 6 weeks before testing. What is the most appropriate next step for acc...

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A 28-year-old man with suspected coeliac disease has had a gluten-free diet for 6 weeks before testing. What is the most appropriate next step for accurate diagnosis?

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Gluten challenge then serology/biopsy

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tTG IgA now

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Endomysial antibodies now

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HLA typing alone to diagnose

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Capsule endoscopy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Coeliac Disease

A 28-year-old man with suspected coeliac disease has had a gluten-free diet for 6 weeks before testing. What is the most appropriate next step for accurate diagnosis?