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Celiac Disease Tests
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At A Glance
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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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This article was last reviewed on March 29, 2007. |
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