Testing

[Dottie11]

Can any one explain the difference between an IgG-anti-tTG and an IgG endomysial antibody test please ?

[Researchfan]

The anti-ttg test is more sensitive, the EMA test is more specific.

The antittg can be positive before the EMA. When EMA test positive it correlates to the amount of gut damage. Basically the antibodies tend to be positive only when significant damage. This test specific to coeliac disease. The ttg suggestive of coeliac disease.

Hope that’s helpful answer.

[Dottie11 in reply to Researchfan]

Thank you very helpful . I read lots of your posts.

[Researchfan in reply to Dottie11]

😊 Thank you for your replies too.