How Do You Test for Celiac Disease?

There are some new ways to help test for Celiac Disease and gluten-sensitivity that may make diagnoses easier.  If you have Celiac you may go get a traditional blood test though they are not always accurate and could give a false reading.  A biopsy is the truest way to test for Celiac though some find the procedure too much of a hassle to go through.

A saliva test can also help test for Celiac or gluten sensitivity though the tests can also be unreliable. Additionally, these tests look at the genes for Celiac and only determine if you may develop the disease rather than if you actually have it. Finally, a stool test could be used to diagnose Celiac Disease, though the effectiveness is still under review.

If you suspect you have Celiac Disease, consult with your doctor to determine the best way to get tested.  Remember that you shouldn't begin a gluten-free diet until after the test since you must be consuming gluten for results to be more accurate.

Read more: http://www.celiac.com/articles/22565/1/New-Laboratory-Tests-for-those-with-Gluten-Intolerance/Page1.html

Comments

[Nikki]

I got tested using a very neat way! Without seeing my doctor. I went to http://celiac-disease-test.com and ordered the test online. I received results the next tuesday.