Gluten Allergy Test And Diagnosis

Gluten allergy test or celiac blood panel is commonly prescribed by many doctors especially when the patient has indications of celiac disease. Even if there are diseases that have  the same manifestation, it is important to conduct these tests and other laboratory exams to know or rule out the celiac disease.
 
Anemia, diarrhea, malnutrition, weakness, abdominal pain, weight loss, joint pain, and fatigue are the symptoms which indicate a need to undergo a gluten allergy test. Celiac blood panel might also be performed for individuals who have a family history of gluten allergy or other related autoimmune diseases.

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Physicians frequently follow certain steps to identify celiac disease. In the first course, the doctors ordered a series of blood tests, or duodenal in some cases. Restriction of gluten in the diet is typically recommended. If there is a decrease in the manifestations of the symptoms (in which the doctors noted that the small intestines’ functions are back to normal), then he will diagnose the patient with celiac disease.

Gluten intolerance is the number one indicative factor for people with celiac disease. Gluten allergy tests are mostly accompanied with other laboratory exams, to have definitive diagnosis of the condition. Some doctors require monitoring of gluten-free diet compliance among patients by doing tests like EMA, AGA, and Anti-tTG. These tests are important to discover if the management recommended by the doctor is effective, especially if the gluten level of the person has decreased. There are other tests that determine the severity of the condition and see if it has already reached to other organs of the body.
 
Let us try to see the different types of gluten allergy blood test:
 
•CBC or Completed blood count. To detect for anemia.
•CMP or Comprehensive metabolic panel. Assess protein, calcium, and electrolytes levels in the blood. This is also for evaluation of the present health of the liver and kidneys.
•ESR or Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. To detect presence of inflammation.
•CRP or C-Reactive protein. Assess presence of inflammation.
•Stool fat. Assess malabsorption in the small intestines.  
•Vitamin B12, E, and D levels. Assess deficiencies.
 
In fact, there are no particular treatments for celiac disease. However, by following a gluten-free diet you can avoid the occurrence of the condition. It is significant that you see your doctor if you have any of the signs and symptoms mentioned above. Take the gluten allergy test and start a treatment regimen