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Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Genova

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Genova Diagnostics Test Code: 1006

Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity test will check a patient's blood for total IgA, as well as IgA specific antibodies for possible celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten sensitivity enteropathy, is a chronic autoimmune disease which has a genetic component and may affect several family members. Celiac is a lifelong condition with no cure, however, it is manageable once diagnosed. Celiac disease is a digestive condition which is triggered by consumption of the protein, gluten. Gluten is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust, and many other foods containing wheat, barley, or rye. When someone with Celiac Disease eats gluten-containing foods, an immune system reaction occurs in the small intestine which results in damage to the surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food.

Conditions, diseases, and symptoms related to Celiac Disease:

Abdominal cramps, gas, and bloating
Anemia
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Foul-smelling or grayish stools that may be fatty or oily
Gastric ulcers
General weakness
Intermittent diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Osteoporosis
Parasitic infections
Skin disorders
Stunted growth (in children)
Weight loss
Lupus erythematosus
Type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Microscopic colitis

This assessment is completed via blood testing. A kit will be shipped to the patient with collection materials and instructions. Blood testing can be completed with nationwide phlebotomy services such as Any Lab Test Now, LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, as well as hospital outpatient areas, outpatient surgical areas, Urgent Care centers, or sports medicine centers. Patient must inquire with one of these facilities locally to ensure they can process this specimen testing.

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