Figure 3.
An approach to monitoring CD [Adapted from Rubio-Tapia A. Seguimiento Médico del Paciente Celiaco. En Rodrigo L. editor. Enfermedad Celiaca. Barcelona, España. OmniaScience, 2012. In press]
1. TTG and DGP can be used for monitoring CD
2. Other tests may include complete blood count, ALT, vitamins (A, D, E, B12), copper, zinc, carotene, folic acid, ferritin, iron
3. Blood tests at follow-up should be individualized to verify correction of laboratory tests that were abnormal at baseline
4. The role of biopsy for monitoring CD is discussed in detail in the text