Celiac (genetics) – Empire City Laboratories | Medical Lab Testing ANTIBODY PCR COVID-19 SARS

Celiac Disease is a chronic gluten-intolerance that affects individuals with a genetic predisposition. In those sensitive to gluten, consuming it triggers chronic inflammation of the small intestinal lining, leading to villous atrophy and poor nutrient absorption.

Tect code:

P6068

Sample type:

Cheek Buccal Swab

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type:

In person or via trained mobile phlebotomist

Biomarkers

DQ2/DQ8
HLA-DQ

Symptoms or conditions analyzed by this test

Celiac Disease DNA Testing can evaluate genetic risk for developing the condition. It is estimated that Celiac Disease affects approximately 1 in 100 Caucasians, with a higher occurrence in females at a two-to-one ratio. Additionally, gluten intolerance is more common in high-risk groups, including first-degree relatives of patients and individuals with certain genetic syndromes (such as Down, Turner, and Williams) or autoimmune conditions (like type 1 diabetes, thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis).

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