Why get tested? To help determine whether you have celiac disease and to evaluate the effectiveness of a gluten-free diet
When to get tested? When you have symptoms suggesting celiac disease, such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, anemia, and weight loss; when an infant is chronically irritable or fails to grow at a normal rate; when a family member has celiac disease; to monitor treatment of celiac disease
Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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