Opinion Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2020; 26(1): 1-10
Published online Jan 7, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i1.1
Diagnosing coeliac disease: Out with the old and in with the new?
Richard PG Charlesworth
Richard PG Charlesworth, School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale 2351, Australia
Author contributions: Charlesworth RPG designed and wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Richard PG Charlesworth, PhD, Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, University of New England, McClymont Building, Armidale 2350, Australia. rcharle3@une.edu.au
Received: October 17, 2019
Peer-review started: October 17, 2019
First decision: December 4, 2019
Revised: December 5, 2019
Accepted: December 23, 2019
Article in press: December 23, 2019
Published online: January 7, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Due to the complexity of the condition, the diagnosis of coeliac disease can pose unique challenges. This review will discuss the current diagnostics for the condition and then outline novel diagnostics currently under investigation. Finally improvements to the current testing protocols will be discussed with the need for a holistic “snapshot” of the condition, using a number of metrics simultaneously.