Coeliac disease is a common gastrointestinal disease that can present at any age. Previous diagnosis relied on duodenal biopsy however contemporary techniques of antibody detection and determination of genetic susceptibility using HLA genotyping have improved diagnostic accuracy and reduced the our reliance on biopsy samples. This Review discusses the diagnostic process in children, adolescents and adults in light of the progress that has been made in developing accurate coeliac disease diagnostic tools.
- Steffen Husby
- Joseph A. Murray
