Gluten Intolerance & Celiac Disease Test Labsystems Diagnostics Biocard Celiac Test Kit
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Quick and easy at-home test for detecting celiac disease (gluten intolerance), based on the detection of specific IgA antibodies – tTG in a finger-prick blood sample.
Celiac disease is a serious lifelong condition that causes a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, bloating, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and skin lesions. It is related to an intolerance to gluten, a mixture of storage proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye, among others. Following a gluten-free diet can help avoid these symptoms.The Biocard Celiac Test detects IgA autoantibodies to tissue transglutaminase in blood taken from a finger prick.