Genetic Coeliac Disease Blood Test

Service Description

Coeliac Disease is a condition where your body's immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages the small intestine, so the body cannot properly absorb nutrients. Gluten is found in three types of cereal: - wheat - barley - rye Foods containing those types of cereal (and therefore gluten) include: - most breads - pasta - cakes - breakfast cereals - beer - certain sauces - certain ready meals Symptoms of Coeliac Disease When eating foods that contain gluten, it can trigger a range of gut issues, such as: - diarrhoea - stomach aches - bloating and flatulence - indigestion - constipation Some more general symptoms of Coeliac Disease include: - fatigue - unintentional weight loss - an itchy rash - infertility What does the Genetic Coeliac Disease Test cover? Our test involves the detection of HLA-DQB1*02, DQB1*03:02, DQA1*05 and DQA1*03 alleles by RT-PCR from extracted genomic DNA. This allows us to determine the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 antigens associated with coeliac disease. The HLA-DQ2 is present in around 90% of people with coeliac disease, whilst the HLA-DQ8 is present in 5 - 8% of people with coeliac disease. It's important to note: CARRYING THE GENE DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL DEFINITELY DEVELOP COELIAC DISEASE, but it might mean that you develop it at some point in your lifetime. A positive result in coeliac gene testing suggests a likelihood of disease, rather than a certainty. Don't wait any longer to find out if you have a Coeliac Disease gene. Book your Coeliac Disease Genetic Test in Dublin or Kildare today. Results within 7 days. PLEASE NOTE: You are not required to fast for this test and we recommend that you come warm and well hydrated. This is a blood draw test.