Cos: a rapid home-use test that detects the presence of anti-transglutaminase iga antibodies ttg-iga , common markers of celiac disease. How it works: disinfect the fingertip. Take una drop of blood with a sterile lancet. Place the sample in the test cassette. Add reagent. Wait about 10-15 minutes and then read the result. Interpretation of the result: una single control line negative result antibodies not detected . Two lines control test positive result antibodies detected, possible celiac disease . No control line or only test line invalid test repeat. When to use it: in the presence of symptoms such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, or unexplained anemia. If you have a family member diagnosed with celiac disease. If you have associated autoimmune conditions e.G. Thyroiditis, type 1 diabetes . Only if you are regularly consuming gluten: una a gluten-free diet may alter the result. Advantages: rapid test, simple to perform at home useful as an initial screening to assess the possibility of celiac disease. Limitations: it is not a diagnostic test: a positive result requires confirmation with laboratory tests and, if indicated, intestinal biopsy. Possible masked false negatives in case of selective iga deficiency. It is not used to detect non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.
Cos: a rapid home-use test that detects the presence of anti-transglutaminase iga antibodies ttg-iga , common markers of celiac disease. How it works: disinfect the
