Description
In the U.S. the prevalence of celiac disease is approximately 1%.
Celiac Disease symptoms include:
Gastrointestinal Symptoms—Pain, Diarrhea/Constipation, Vomiting, Distension; First Degree Relatives of Patients with Celiac Disease; Iron Deficiency Anemia; Osteoporosis Osteomalacia; Type I Diabetes Mellitus; Liver Disease; Genetic Disorders—Down Syndrome, Turner’s Syndrome; Reproductive Disorders—Delayed Menarche, Unexplained Infertility;
Other Existing Disease or Autoimmune Disorder—Addison’s Disease, IgA Nephropathy,Autoimmune Thyroid Disease,Idiopathic Epilepsy, Sjögren’s syndrome.
ELISA Celiac Antibody Panel is a semi-quantitative analysis of serum Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg IgA), in addition to IgG and IgA antibodies specific for gliadin.
Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg IgA) is a highly sensitive (about 98%) and specific (>95%) marker for untreated celiac disease in an IgA competent individual.
Anti-Gliadin IgA and Anti-Gliadin IgG are useful markers to monitor compliance to a gluten-free diet.
Specimen Requirement:
Serum (2 ml) or Finger Stick (8 saturated blood collection strips)
Whole Blood (Blood Spot Collection Card) Kit Contents:
2 Alcohol Swabs.
2 Lancets.
* Blood Spot Collection Card.
2 Bandages.
1 Non-Latex Glove.
1 Prepaid Return Envelope.
1 Test Requisition Form.
Specimen Requirement:
Serum (2 ml) or Finger Stick (8 saturated blood collection strips)
