Gluten intolerance causes our immune system to respond by developing antibodies. These can be detected in a blood sample with a celiac antibody test.
This gluten intolerance test uses a simple and easy to collect finger-prick sample to check four key markers: IgA & IgG antibodies for Deamidated Gliadin Peptide (DGP) as well as for Gliadin (AGA).
Did you know that certain genes are required for this gluten-sensitive enteropathy? You can check them with a celiac genetic test.
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Celiac disease, also called gluten sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue disease, is an immune response to gliadin in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (which is a wheat-rye hybrid).
Although hereditary in nature, those afflicted produce antibodies that can be tested to confirm the disease.
The celiac antibody test checks IgG and IgA antibodies for DGP (Deamidated Gliadin Peptide) and Gliadin (anti-gliadin antibodies, AGA). Immunoglobulin A (IgA) measurement maybe sufficient but some people with celiac tend to be deficient, that's why immunoglobulin G (IgG) is also included for a complete picture.
Gliadin or AGA IgG, IgA antibodies are unique to certain conditions, e.g., itchy skin (dermatitis herpetiformis), autism, MS or schizophrenia in people with celiac. The testing procedure uses purified alpha, beta, gamma, and omega forms of gliadin.
This test does not include tTG antibodies, which may require a blood draw for further testing. The ACG guidelines suggest some evidence that DGP tests are more accurate than tTG in children under 24 months of age, although tTG tests are generally recommended.
It is recommended that one should be on a gluten diet while testing. Those on a gluten-free diet at the time of testing may show low serological values and less accurate results.
A complete clinical history may be required for interpretation of the results. Confirmation of positive celiac disease often requires a small intestine biopsy to conform damage to the intestinal lining from the body's auto-immune response.
The home test for celiac disease is to aid a qualified healthcare practitioner and is not intended to cure, treat, diagnose or prevent any disease or replace the medical advice of a professional.
Celiac has a strong genetic influence and is highly restricted to those carrying DQ2 or DQ8 genes. These can be confirmed with genetic testing for celiac disease.
Celiac allergy is an auto-immune disease with a genetic component that makes it cluster in families. A Mayo Clinic study found almost half of first-relatives were positive for celiac disease, regardless of any symptoms. The rate may be even higher for those with other auto-immune diseases, e.g., diabetes or thyroid problems.
READ MORE:
Learn the history and current status: What is Celiac?
Common questions: Celiac FAQs
Go deeper into the genetic risk: Celiac Disease and Genetic Risk
Already tested, now what? How to Read a Genetic Test Report
How celiac fits into the bigger picture: Sensitivity to Food Allergy, Intolerance and Celiac Disease
Testing for gluten intolerance is simple and easy. Using RxHomeTest's celiac antibody test, you can do it from home without needing to visit a doctor or lab: (1) Order a celiac home test kit online; (2) collect a finger prick sample; (3) send the sample to our CLIA-certified labs; and (4) find out your results in a few days.
Go deeper with data-driven information from research articles that are easy to read and updated regularly. You can read them anytime from the menu at the top.
Additional resources: Celiac Disease Foundation and NIH. Learn more about genetic risk of celiac at the NIH Genetics Home Reference.
A: Except New York and New Jersey most of our tests are available in all 48 states. State regulations in NY, NJ do not allow us to ship the test kits to their residents.
A: The kit for our Celiac Antibody Test contains: (1) supplies for finger prick blood collection; (2) instructions on how to collect the sample; and (3) a form requesting basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.
A: You will receive the celiac antibody test kit within 3-5 business days with a prepaid return envelope (within US). After you ship the sample and it is received by our lab, you receive the results within 5-7 business days. We can mail a kit to your address outside US but you will need to pay for return shipping.
A: The report with your test results will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will mark your antibodies values and whether you are positive or negative. It will briefly discuss what the results mean. You can download a sample report by clicking on 'Get Sample Report' on top of this page.
A: We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Insurance plans vary by individuals and may not pay for certain tests (e.g., genetic testing). We are happy to provide an invoice if you want to submit to your insurance.
You can use HSA (or FSA/MSA/HRA) accounts to pay for the tests since these are prescription tests (for further confirmation, please check the IRS publication#969). However, please ensure you are not going outside your specified max and min deductible limits. We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Insurance plans vary by individuals, therefore we can not guarantee your HSA payment will always be processed by your plan. Please talk to your insurance provider if you have any further concerns.
A: The celiac antibody test is carried out at a lab with long history of laboratory testing. We have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are used by physicians across the US. These labs are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Majority of the tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are not out of acceptable ranges. This is done by regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of sample for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.
A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report out data from your samples. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.
An at-home celiac antibody test ordered online from your home can help check your risk of celiac disease.
After checking for gluten intolerance symptoms, celiac screening, in combination with genetic testing for celiac disease can help find the root-cause of problems you might be facing.
There is no cure for celiac but a celiac antibody test can help you plan and monitor a gluten-free diet to stay healthy.
Certain genes are mandatory in order to cause gluten allergy. A celiac genetic test can help assess your genetic risk while a celiac antibody test can help confirm it, right from the comfort of your home .
Better health results in better quality of life, and a single at-home celiac disease antibody test from RxHomeTest.com can offer insight not only into various health symptoms, but it can serve as a motivation to treat each of these symptoms and have a better quality of life!
Reasons to order a celiac antibody test kit from RxHomeTest.com:
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Still wondering why to get a celiac antibody test?
Each at-home health test from RxHomeTest.com includes a details about your results. All orders include a comprehensive report with your test results explained clearly in a manner that you can understand. If you have gluten intolerance symptoms or have a relative with gluten allergy, this low cost is test is the best way to check your risk.
RxHomeTest.com is one of the best places to order a test as we process your samples at some of the best CLIA-Certified labs that thousands of doctors from across US regularly use. Rest assured you are working with a world class lab that meets the highest standard of lab testing.
RxHomeTest.com offers convenient, confidential, and reliable testing for both celiac genetic and antibody tests at some of the most competitive prices in the market. Our tests are an important step in confirming gluten allergy once you review the symptoms and try a gluten-free diet. This covers most of the key steps in celiac diagnosis except a biopsy.
At-home antibody testing for celiac disease is quick and easy. The test can be ordered online, and doesn’t require a doctor’s visit. This saves time and money on visits to the doctor and the lab.
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