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Detection of antibodies to gliadin, one of the major protein components of gluten, is a sensitive assay useful in diagnosing celiac disease. However, gliadin antibodies may be found in individuals without celiac disease; thus gliadin antibody assays are less specific than assays measuring antibodies to endomysium and transglutaminase.
Indications/Applications. Anti-RNP antibody levels are elevated in 100% of patients with MCTD and 38%-44% of patients with SLE. Anti-RNP antibody testing is usually ordered after a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) finding in a patient with high clinical suspicion for MCTD or SLE.nti-RNP antibody levels are elevated in 100% of patients with MCTD and 38%-44% of patients with SLE.