9323. Genetics. Celiac disease
Description
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the epithelium of the small intestine because of the reaction of the immune system to dietary gluten (cereal protein). Symptoms of the disease: diarrhea, emaciation, excretion of fat with feces, iron deficiency anemia, skin rash, drowsiness, flatulence.
The test is used to determine the genetic predisposition and diagnosis of celiac disease in the presence of symptoms, negative or inconclusive results of other tests for celiac disease, in people on a gluten-free diet.
In the complex, it is possible to prescribe an analysis for total IgA, IgA to tissue transglutaminase, deaminated gliadin peptides and endomysium.
When and who needs the test?
Identification of a tendency to develop celiac disease.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...