The strategic use of biopsy in the diagnosis of coeliac disease in adults.

Background: The paediatric guidelines support the use of the 'No Biopsy Approach' in the diagnosis of coeliac disease (CD). We aimed to determine the correlation between anti tissue transglutaminase (anti-TTG serology) ≥10 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), using the Celikey ® ELiA assay and histological findings. Our secondary aim was to determine the safety of this approach in our centre.

COVID-19 in adults: test menu for hospital blood science laboratories.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a respiratory illness caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBSL) plays a key role in supporting the monitoring and management of patients with COVID-19 disease.

Objective: To provide a comprehensive CBSL testing protocol to support the medical management of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Clinical presentation of cashew nut allergy in a paediatric cohort attending an allergy clinic in the West of Ireland.

Background: Cashew nut (CN) allergy appears to be increasing. Reactions are variable and may include anaphylaxis.

Aim: To describe the clinical features of CN allergy in a group of children attending an allergy clinic with suspected peanut allergy and confirmed sensitisation to CN.