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Celiac Disease Comprehensive Panel - Celiac disease is caused by an immune response to gluten in genetically sensitive individuals. The diagnosis is largely based on a biopsy of the small intestine, but serologic tests also help support a diagnosis and may assist identification of patients who may require biopsy.
Celiac Disease Diagnostic Panel - Celiac disease is characterized by the presence of Transglutaminase, Gliadin, and Reticulin Antibodies. Such patients display a hypersensitivity to gluten (wheat) in their diet.
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This test panel gives you and your healthcare provider information about whether you are deficient in vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and iron.
What are the current standard tests to diagnose celiac disease? Celiac disease (CD) is diagnosed by evaluating symptoms, reviewing family and medical history, conducting blood tests and a small intestinal endoscopy (biopsy).
To develop celiac disease, you need three things: A genetic predisposition. Exposure to gluten. A physical or environmental trigger (unknown) It is recommended that first degree relatives of those with celiac disease get tested (antibody test) as it is more common in those with a relative with celiac disease.
A simple blood test is available to screen for celiac disease. People with celiac disease who eat gluten have higher than normal levels of certain antibodies in their blood. These antibodies are produced by the immune system because it views gluten as a threat.
