ESPGHAN Celiac Disease Diagnostic Criteria

Name: ESPGHAN Celiac Disease Diagnostic Criteria
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: celiac, coeliac, gluten, TGA, EMA, biopsy, ESPGHAN, pediatric, gastroenterology

Guides celiac disease diagnosis in children per ESPGHAN 2020. Determines if biopsy can be avoided.

Clinically Verified· 8 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Clinical Presentation *

TGA-IgA Result *

Total IgA Level *

EMA-IgA (2nd sample) *

Currently on Gluten-Containing Diet *

References

Husby S, et al. European Society Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Guidelines for Diagnosing Coeliac Disease 2020. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020;70(1):141-156.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

Professional Resources — Tools used by pediatricians for GI assessment

Pediatric GI HandbookClinical reference for pediatric gastroenterology~$70via Amazon ESPGHAN Reference GuideEuropean Society guidelines for pediatric GI and nutrition~$25via Amazon