Description

Blood Spot test to check for sensitivity to Gluten and Wheat.

What's it for ?

Celiac disease is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. It is estimated that about 90% of celiac disease goes undiagnosed. Patients with celiac disease are often genetically predisposed and are unable to tolerate dietary gliadin, a gluten protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. To diagnose celiac disease, doctors will test blood for high levels of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTGA) and/or anti-deamidated gliadin peptide antibodies (DGP).

However, gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms may persist in individuals who do not have celiac disease but are sensitive to gluten or gliadin.

The serum Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity profile from Doctor's Data will differentiate celiac disease from gluten sensitivity. This is a reliable test that will help screen for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are two different conditions that need testing. Celiac disease, an autoimmune disease, is one that causes damage to the small intestines. This being the case, the condition would interfere with the body's absorption of essential nutrients from food.

Gluten sensitivity, on the other hand, can bring about celiac since those with the disease are said to be unable to tolerate a certain type of gluten called gliadin. Celiac disease is otherwise known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy. This condition is hereditary and can be triggered by gluten found in wheat, rye, barley, brewer's yeast, malt and in some cases, oats. This can bring about feelings of discomfort including eczema, skin rashes, migraines and joint pain among others. It is very crucial to detect celiac disease at its onset to get rid of more damaging effects the ailment can bring to the small intestines.

What's in the box ?

The box contains the blood spot card, lancets, alcohol swabs, bandaid, instructions, shipping pouch and shipping label as well as the lab requisition form.

How to proceed

Once you receive the test kit, follow the instructions regarding collection and shipping to the lab.

Legal Disclaimer

Laboratory services are for informational purposes only.It is not the intention of this vendor to provide specific medical advice, but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health. Specific medical advice including diagnosis and treatment will not be provided. Always seek the advice of a trained health professional for medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment.