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Celiac Disease Tests


Also known as: Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy Tests
Related tests: Stool fat, Total Protein, Albumin, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Autoantibodies, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, CBC, CMP

At a Glance

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