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1. Celiac Disease Screening | Celiac Disease Foundation
Link: https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/
Description: WEBA 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.
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2. Celiac disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/celiac-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352225
Description: WEBDiagnosis. Upper endoscopy Enlarge image. Capsule endoscopy camera Enlarge image. Many people with celiac disease don't know they have it. Two blood tests can help diagnose it: Serology testing looks for antibodies in your blood. Elevated levels of certain antibody proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten.
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3. Interpretation of Celiac Disease Blood Test Results
Link: https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/interpretation-of-celiac-disease-blood-test-results-r57/
Description: WEBJul 26, 1996 · Many people with celiac disease don't have symptoms, so your doctor is correct to make this diagnosis based on your results. Did they refer you to get an endoscopy to confirm this? If so, you need to continue eating gluten until all tests are completed, otherwise you might get false-negative results.
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4. Blood Tests for Celiac Disease - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/celiac-disease-blood-tests-562694
Description: WEBUpdated on January 13, 2023. Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD. Print. Tests to screen for celiac disease are mostly designed to detect immunoglobulin (Ig), an antibody produced by the immune systems of people with celiac in response to the gluten in wheat and other grains.
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5. Diagnosis of Celiac Disease | Celiac Disease Foundation
Link: https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/diagnosis/
Description: WEBThe only way to confirm a celiac disease diagnosis is to have an intestinal biopsy. A pathologist will assign a Modified Marsh Type to the biopsy findings. A Type of 3 indicates symptomatic celiac disease. However, Types 1 and 2 may also indicate celiac disease.
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6. Celiac Disease Screening: MedlinePlus Medical Test
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/celiac-disease-screening/
Description: WEBWhat is it used for? A celiac disease blood test is used to: Help diagnose celiac disease if you have symptoms. Monitor celiac disease to see if treatment is helping. Screen for signs of celiac disease if the disease runs in your family (more than one person has it) Why do I need a celiac disease blood test?
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7. Celiac Disease: Symptoms & How It's Treated - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14240-celiac-disease
Description: WEBDec 1, 2022 · Overview. Celiac disease erodes the lining of your small intestine. What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that causes a reaction in your body to the protein, gluten. Gluten in your digestive system triggers your immune system to produce antibodies against it.
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8. Celiac Disease Testing and Diagnosis | BeyondCeliac.org
Link: https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-disease/get-tested/
Description: WEBCeliac Disease Testing and Diagnosis. Typically, celiac disease testing starts with antibody serology tests. If positive, they are often followed up with an upper endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Genetic testing can also help rule out celiac disease. Read more below to learn more about getting tested for celiac disease.
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9. Celiac disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/celiac-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352220
Description: WEBCeliac disease is an illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye. If you have celiac disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine.
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10. Celiac Disease Tests - NIDDK
Link: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/professionals/clinical-tools-patient-management/digestive-diseases/celiac-disease-health-care-professionals
Description: WEBOrdering serologic tests—blood tests that check for antibodies—is typically the first step in diagnosing celiac disease. Serologic tests for celiac disease include. tissue transglutaminase (tTG) immunoglobulin A (IgA) and tTG immunoglobulin G (IgG) tests. endomysial antibody (EMA) -IgA test.
